Today's celebration marks one of the most significant feasts of the Church—the Pentecost. On this day, the disciples received the Holy Spirit, filling them with overwhelming joy, as the Holy Spirit fulfilled Jesus' promise to be with them always. This gift bestowed upon them a solid foundational spiritual guidance rooted in the knowledge of Jesus' wise counsel. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, they embarked on an extraordinary journey, proclaiming the message of Jesus' death, resurrection, and the salvation it brought. 

After the Resurrection, the Risen Christ appeared to the disciples in various places and on different occasions, bringing them great joy. However, despite His presence, they were surprised to hear Jesus instructing them to return to Galilee. As they traveled to the designated place, what thoughts filled their minds? The gospel tells us that upon their arrival, "they worshiped Him, but some doubted." Why did doubts arise? Because they struggled to comprehend the incredible reality before them—the Resurrection, which conquered eternal death, and Jesus ascending to heaven to judge the living and the dead.