In preparation for the Feast of Pentecost and in the context of the Year of Faith
catechesis on the Creed, Pope Francis dedicated his Wednesday audience to the
action that the Holy Spirit accomplishes in us, in guiding us to the Truth. He
said “In this Year of Faith let us ask ourselves if we have actually taken a few
steps to get to know Christ and the truths of faith more, by reading and
meditating on the Scriptures, studying the Catechism, steadily approaching the
Sacraments. But at the same time let us ask ourselves what steps we are taking
so that the faith directs our whole existence. Do not be a ‘part-time” Christian,
at certain moments, in certain circumstances, in certain choices, be Christian
at all times! The truth of Christ, that the Holy Spirit teaches us and gives us,
always and forever involves our daily lives. Let us invoke him more often, to
guide us on the path of Christ's disciples”. Ahead of the audience the Holy
father released two white doves into the sky over St Peter’s Square, presented to
him by pilgrims. And in a moment of dialogue with the crowd, estimated at over
70 thousand again this Wednesday, Pope Francis asked them to pray to Holy
Spirit every day. "Will you do it?" he asked, the crowd answered "yes". The Pope
was not content however, and again said : "I can’t hear you!", to which the
crowd shouted even louder “YES!”
