Comments for Pentecost at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Sat, 18 May 2013 19:06:32 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/pentecost.html#comment-11648 I have wondered if the various references to the actions of the Holy Spirit in people before the "fullness" of Pentecost might be likened to the fetus that can be felt kicking within the womb, but that at Pentecost His presence is akin to the birth of a baby. And perhaps we can look at the Holy Spirit's role and actions in baptism and confirmation in a similar manner -- ie, that between baptism and confirmation is a sort of gestation period where movement and effects can be felt, but that the fullness of those effects and presence are more like a birth at our confirmation. I might guess that this is or has been a standard illustration, but I have not heard of or run across it before -- my wife and I are relatively new converts (five+ years now). If you or anyone is familiar with such an illustration, I would be grateful to hear of any references. - Stanley Anderson Tue, 29 May 2012 05:20:17 +0100