“We wish to invite you to a world-wide prayer vigil on the eve of Pentecost to ask for the fire and the gifts of the Holy Spirit to come upon the Church in a new and powerful way. Modern technology gives us the opportunity as the Universal Church to be more connected than ever in our prayer. Let us cry out together with one voice, as one people gathered in the “Upper Room” of our own countries, communities, parishes, and homes.” – Fr. Dave Pivonda, TOR

In the youtube video called “Prepare”, Fr. Dave says, “There is nothing complicated about this: it’s praying, it’s waiting, and it’s receiving the promise of the Father, receiving the Holy Spirit.”

Suggestions for prayers to prepare our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit are available online (i.e., Holy Spirit Novena, Come Holy Spirit prayer, music, scripture verses (Acts 1:3-5,8)