… for a new culture of Pentecost                                            May 14-23, 2010

What’s new for 2010?

In 2010, Pentecost of the Nations will begin on May 14 and flow into the ICCRS Pentecost Intercession Event - The Road to Pentecost - on May 19-23, 2010 in Assisi, Italy.

This will launch the next phase - a 7-year journey toward the 50th Jubilee anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in 2017.

Part 2 - Together We Celebrate! 

Pentecost Celebrations

You are encouraged to organize a Special events in your community or group…s throughout the nation and the world, each testifying to the “spirituality of Pentecost” as part of the great Charismatic family.  Here are some objectives to keep in mind when planning:

  • Pentecost Celebration events provide a united witness and proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1.8).
  • Pentecost Celebration events consist of charismatic prayer, short teachings, testimonies, a solemn invocation of the Holy Spirit and possibly a concert to glorify God

 

  • SPECIAL PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2010

    (Use during Operation Upper Room and at the various Pentecost events)

     

    For a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit:

     

    • For the Church and Pope Benedict VI:  To proclaim the Good News in the power of the Holy Spirit – Acts 2:11.
    • For the World:  a) That all people would come to believe in Christ who was sent; b) for the unity of Christianity - John 17:21
    • For the Renewal:  a) For faithfulness to living and sharing our central calling of Baptism in the Holy Spirit; b) for unity within the many expressions of the Renewal world-wide as well as with the entire church; c) for fruitfulness in the many ministries and projects in which the Renewal  is involved.
    • For ICCRS:  For the vision, mission and service offered by ICCRS to the worldwide Renewal; for the necessary finances and resources and the Lord’s guidance and blessing upon all the ICCRS special events and projects.
    • For Your Continent and Nation:  Add your own prayers for your continent, nation and local concerns.

    SUGGESTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PENTECOST OF THE NATIONS PROJECT:

     

    • Preparing the Way - Intercessors dedicate 9 times of prayer – at least an hour – from January 2010 to May 2010 – to intercede for the preparation of Pentecost of the Nations and all its events for a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
    • Pentecost Night and Day Novena Prayer Nets - Organize a prayer “net” of 1 hour units of prayer with various intercessors for 9 days – 24 hours a day..
    • Pentecost Eucharistic Adoration – Night and Day during the 9-day Novena time.
    • Burning Bush Cenacles – Prayer Vigils (even all night) – 3-day Pentecost Triduum.
    • Together we support ICCRS!  This Pentecost Project affords a great chance to collaborate in the mission of ICCRS to serve the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Also it is a good opportunity to organize an official collection during the 10 days of events to give financial support to the service of ICCRS.

 

An answer that the worldwide Renewal  offers in response to the desire expressed by both Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI that the spirituality of Pentecost will spread in the Church for a new “Culture of Pentecost” (JPII, May 2004 – Benedict XVI, Sept 2005)

“Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine,
by the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”  Eph 3:20-21