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Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 

In the opening verses of Acts 2, the disciples experience a powerful infilling of the Holy Spirit, which ignites them for the ministry of healing and evangelism on a whole new level. Find your favourite spot for prayer, grab your journal, and sit deeply with yourself and the Lord for 20 minutes.

Acts 2 is read from the NRSV

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Art: William Grosvenor Congdon (American, 1912–1998), “Pentecost 2,” ca. 1962. Oil on tile, 4 × 4 cm. The Province of Milan Art Collection.

Victoria Emily Jones reflects on the above Pentecost artwork, and some poetry here.

Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina.

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All music by Pete Hatch.