Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

As Jesus hung upon the cross, he gave his mother to the beloved disciple, and in doing so, he gave her to all of us.

Pentecost wasn’t just a one-time event of tongues of fire and ancient languages; it is a living reality that transforms our lives today.

Fr. Scott explores the "rub" of the Ascension: the period of waiting between Jesus leaving and the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost. It is a time characterized by "keeping on," dealing with doubt, and staying faithful even when the next steps aren't yet clear.

Jesus promised that don't need to worry, the Holy Spirit is at work in the world, guiding all toward the truth. Our only task is to live in the greatest commandment: to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves.

Following the death of St. Stephen, protomartyr, we look at the edgy reality behind the saying, "When God closes a door, he opens a window."

We examine Peter's transformation from a hesitant disciple to a bold preacher after the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, urging the people of Jerusalem to acknowledge Christ's resurrection.