The Pentecost, The Coming of the Holy Spirit and the Red Colour

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Pentecost Sunday*

*Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday : The Coming of the Holy Spirit*

*Gospel : Jn 20:19-23*

*First Reading : Acts 2:1-11*

*SECOND READING : Rom 12:3b-7, 12-13*

*The Pentecost, The Coming of the Holy Spirit and the Red Colour*

*1) The Liturgical Colour is Red*

On the Pentecost Sunday, we see the altar and the Holy places either covered with Red color or decorated with Red Colour

The Mass vestaments also of Red Colour and some other items which we use for the celebration of the Eucharist also covered with red colour 

Besides this, whenever we offer the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Liturgical colour is always red and accordingly we follow the other things while celebrating the Mass 

So there must be some similarities between the Holy Spirit and the Red Color

*2) The Significance of Red Colour*

In our day today life, we have these following things which are very important in life, which have got red Colour 

*A) Blood*: Blood symbolizes the life. Blood means life. There is no life is possible with out the blood 

*B) Fire* The Colour of the Fire is red. Once again we can't think of life without fire. Fire is very essential for Life 

*C) Visibility* Red colour is visible from a distance. Its visibility is very high. 

*D) Red is One among Basic or Primary Colours*

There are 4 basic colours. Red, Green, Yellow and Blue. 

Primary or Basic colours means they are pure. They are original colour, not mixed with anything else 

*E) Catches our Attention* Red colour has the capacity to draw our attention towards it. It has the capacity to show itself clearly and draw attention

*F) Red can be seen in Day or Night*

Red is visible in any situation. Either Bright or dark, red can shine itself in any situation

*G) Makes us to think* The moment we see, we stop a moment and try to think about the situation. 

*H) Signals are found in Red Colour* Most of the traffic signals have red colour in it. So red colour protects us, guide us and show us the Direction

*I) Indicator of Dangerous things*

Red colour is indicates the dangerous situation. That's all the ambulances have red colour signal in their vehicles

*J) Break Light is always with Red colour*

The break light of All the vehicles are found in red colour. Break can control the vehicle. 

The red break colour is the symbol of protection and caution

This is the Significance of the Red Colour 

*3) Holy Spirit and the Red Colour*

The 10 things, which are mentioned about the red colour, are closely associated with the Holy Spirit

So Holy Spirit means, Life itself like blood, without which we can't live 

Holy Spirit is fire, which can destroy all the bad things, and inspire many more to do good things 

As red colour can be seen from anywhere, likewise Holy Spirit can be experienced from, any where,because he is present 

Like wise red colour draws our attention, Holy Spirit draws our attention from anywhere else 

As red colour makes us to think reflect, Holy Spirit always helps us the think and reflect about eternal things 

Red colour shows us right direction and indicates the possible dangerous things, like wise Holy Spirit shows us the right direction and shows the possible dangerous things and protect us from them 

Holy Spirit is just Like a break light, which can control our life, to avoid any risks and fatal things 

*4) The Power of the Holy Spirit*

Red colour also indicates the Power of the Holy Spirit

The power of the Holy Spirit made the disciples to be courageous and to proclaim the Good News

The power of the Holy Spirit, made the disciples to speak different languages which could be understood by everyone

Today the power of the Holy Spirit governs the Entire World 

What is the Significance of the Holy Spirit in my life?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*