'Dear Father' | Jewish observance of feast did not involve the Holy Spirit
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Question:
I heard that Pentecost was originally a Jewish feast. How did it become a Catholic one?
Fr. Mitas' answer:
Yes, you're right. It was and still is a Jewish feast, one whose purpose and significance have changed dramatically for both the Jews and Catholics.
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