Pentecost

Pentecost, the forgotten day on our church calendar. Pentecost, the day of the “sound as of a rushing wind”, of “tongues as of fire”, of speaking in “other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance,” just another Sunday unless we be forcibly reminded of it. Christmas always creates a great stir as weeks in advance preparations are made for the festive occasion. Good Friday passes with less fanfare, but Easter once more receives its share of attention. Ascension Day, in turn, is slighted, and...