The Sending of the Holy Spirit Latin: Missio spiritus sancti

[An illustration depicts the scene of Pentecost: In the center, the Virgin Mary sits with her hands clasped in prayer. She is surrounded by the apostles, who are shown in various states of devotion, some kneeling and others standing. Above them, a dove representing the Holy Spirit descends from a radiant sunburst in the sky. Small tongues of fire These tongues of fire represent the "gift of tongues," or the ability given to the apostles to speak in many languages to spread their message. appear above the heads of Mary and the apostles.]