Father Andre’s sermon celebrates Pentecost Sunday, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles 50 days after Easter, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. He highlights the Spirit’s role across scripture, from creation in Genesis to the Annunciation, portraying it as a source of wisdom, courage, and renewal. Drawing parallels between the apostles’ retreat and a papal conclave, he emphasizes Jesus’ Ascension and the command to await the Spirit, urging Christians to speak truth against a “culture of death” and deception, as inspired by Pope John Paul II’s 1993 Denver speech.

The sermon also addresses the humanitarian crisis in Congo, where Madam Alman describes how Christians face persecution and hardship with faith, joy, and worship, despite over 25 million needing aid. Father Andre calls for global solidarity, invoking the Holy Spirit to bring peace and encouraging support for missions like Hope and Mercy to aid communities in Congo, Lebanon, and beyond, emphasizing the transformative power of truth and faith in a troubled world.