In 2008, let's do it together
 - united world-wide for 10 days
in Pentecost for the Nations
 - for a new culture of Pentecost

An answer that the worldwide Renewal offers in response to the desire expressed by both Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI to spread the "culture of Pentecost" (JPII, May 2004 - Benedict XVI, Sept 2005)

Beginnings

In 2006, in preparation for the Pentecost meeting with Pope Benedict XVI, ICCRS called forth Operation Upper Room. In the last years, many countries and tens of thousands people on all continents have participated in this world-wide prayer event network. This year ICCRS is launching a two-part project - Pentecost of the Nations 2008 - for a new culture of Pentecost, which integrates Operation Upper Room, May 2-10, now with the Pentecost Day Celebration on May 11.

A two-part invitation

An invitation to return to the "Upper Room of Jerusalem" in one heart and in constant prayer (Acts 1: 12-14), becoming "burning bushes" in adoration and intercession (Leo XIII, Bl. Elena Guerra 1895-1897).

"Oh, if only...unanimous and fervent prayers could be raised to Heaven in every part of Christendom, as they were one in the Cenacle (upper room) of Jerusalem for a rekindling of the Divine Spirit" (Bl. Elena Guerra).

An invitation to respond to the call for New Evangelization in the power of the Holy Spirit and with His gifts, thereby spreading of the "culture of Pentecost" (Acts 1:8). To proclaim the Good News in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:11).

Part I: VISION - MAY 2 - 10
OPERATION UPPER ROOM 2008

On the promptings of Bl. Elena at the end of the nineteenth century, Pope Leo XIII asked all the faithful to celebrate a solemn novena (9 days of prayer) perpetually between Ascension and Pentecost for the unity of Christianity.

The first well-spring of renewing action is prayer, which connects us with the Spirit of Christ who is "He who renews the face of the earth." (Bl. Elena Guerra)

Operation Upper Room 2008

Is a vision to unite as Catholic Charismatic Renewal, world-wide, in Novena Prayer Events, night and day, thereby weaving a dense global prayer network of adoration and intercession before Pentecost.

Get involved

In a variety of Upper Room events organized by NSCs, prayer groups, communities:

• 9 night & day Pentecost Prayer Networks (national, regional or local), Special prayer meetings;

• Burning Bush Cenacles; Prayer Vigils; 3-day Pentecost Triduum.

Register your events

So we can rejoice together at the marvels of what the Holy Spirit is doing;

• Communities, groups or individuals can register directly

• When 'registering': give the type of event(s), date(s), time(s) and number of expected participants.

For information and/or registration:
Operation Upper Room  May 2-10, 2008
usintercessorsnetwork@clearwire.net attn: Kathleen Haner,
NSC Coordinator, Pentecost of the Nations

Part II: VISION - MAY 11
PENTECOST DAY CELEBRATION 2008

The vision of Pentecost Day Celebration is a unique celebration organized by NSCs and Renewal realities in all nations of the earth testifying under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to the culture of Pentecost in the great charismatic family.

• It is an occasion to unite and simultaneously evangelize in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to many different countries of the world in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that many people will hear preaching in their own language about the marvels of God. (cf Acts 2:11)

• It is a half day meeting consisting of a time of charismatic prayer, one or two short teaching, testimonies, solemn invocation of the Holy Spirit and a final concert to glorify God!

• One celebration, many locations. An internet or satellite video link between all of the various celebrations to witnesses to the fact that the Catholic Charismatic world is truly praising God together, united in proclamation of the Good News to the ends of the earth in the power of the Holy Spirit!

This affords a chance for the world-wide National Service Committees and all other Renewal realities to collaborate in the mission of ICCRS. As well as a good opportunity to organize an official collection during the 10 days of events giving support to the service of ICCRS.

For information and/or registration:
Pentecost Day Celebration May 11, 2008
usintercessorsnetwork@clearwire.net attn: Kathleen Haner,
NSC Coordinator, Pentecost of the Nations

Pentecost of the Nations 2008
Special Prayer Intentions

For the Church and Pope Benedict XVI: 
To proclaim the Good News in the power of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:11.

For the World:
That all people would come to believe in Christ who was sent and for the unity of Christianity - John 17:21.

For the Catholic Charismatic 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 the entire Church;

c) for fruitfulness in the many ministries and projects in which the Renewal is involved.

For the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services:
For the vision and mission of ICCRS and the ongoing work of service offered by ICCRS to the worldwide Renewal as well as blessings for its work, and all its special events.  
(ICCRS: the organization, whose task is to coordinate and promote exchange of experiences and reflections among Catholic Charismatic Communities throughout the world - JPII, 2000)

For the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the United States:
For the vision, mission and services of the NSC - renewing the grace of Pentecost in the life and mission of the church.

Helpful Resources for Pentecost of the Nations

1) An ICCRS  presentation CD of Pentecost of the Nations…
For a new Culture of Pentecost info@iccrs.org The CD can be copied to share with others.

2) Burning Bush, Return to the Upper Room in Adoration and Intercession (book), 1999. The Burning Bush Prayer-Novena and articles by Kim Catherine-Marie Kollins in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish, all are downloadable from the website at www.burningbushinitiative.com.

3) Burning Bush Novena Flyer (downloadable) in (English only) at www.wwccr.org (click on Pentecost Novena)

4) Per un Roveto Ardente di Preghiera, suggerimenti per un’animazione spirituale, Salvatore Martinez, 2002, Edizioni Rinnovamento nello Spirito Santo: www.rns-italia.it , Italian

5) Celebrando Pentecostes (Novena), Renaldo B. Dos Reis, 2004, Distribuidora Loyola (Brazil) – Portuguese vendasatacado@livrairloyola.com.br M. Mendoza (Mexico) charisma@infosel.net.mx Spanish.  Also an electronic
draft copy of Celebrating Pentecost (Foundation and Novena), can be obtained from info@iccrs.org, by request in English.