The Holy Ghost came down upon the Apostles ten days after the Ascension of our Lord; and the day on which He came down upon the Apostles is called Whitsunday, or Pentecost.

Prayer by Saint Francis of Assisi Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world.

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