That's a great question to think deeply about: Who started your Church? We Catholics believe our Church was started by Jesus Christ who entrusted Saint Peter with the Keys - Saint Peter was not the founder but the steward, the servant, the pastor-shepherd who was commanded by his master to "Feed my sheep." The Church was founded by Jesus Christ and came into earthly existence through the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Catholics believe that the first Pentecost Sunday, in the upper room, the Cenacle, was the "Birthday" of our Church. The Holy Spirit filled all who were present in the upper room with supernatural gifts and graces. Men who had been lying low in fear of the Jews - in fear for their lives - now stood up strong and brave. Those who had just moments ago been full of fear and cowardice were now paragons of strength and courage. Peter, who in fear and weakness denied his Lord, now went out and boldly proclaimed the Lord's death and resurrection to a multitude - and converted 3,000 on the spot.

The power of the Holy Spirit is limitless. He can turn a weak coward into a fearless soldier for Christ. Come, Holy Spirit! (June 10, 2019)