I go through different phases of my spiritual life where I’m drawn to the different aspects of God through the Holy Trinity. It’s only fitting that as of late, I’m identifying with God as the Holy Spirit. Maybe its my response to prayer where I asked for some wind beneath my wings and identified the need for more awe and wonder in my life.
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We the people of God have work to do. The Mass allows us to participate in God’s work on earth giving us spiritual food and nourishment for our journey.
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Do you possess the fire of love and compassion in your heart and soul? Today is Pentecost Sunday in the Catholic Church. This is the 50th day after Easter and a significant feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, signifying the birth of the Church and the empowerment of believers to share the Gospel.
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What stirs you to love?
This is a very important question as we ultimately will be judged by how well we loved. All those daily opportunities to love ourselves through Christ’s love and to love others we encounter. This endurance to love is the way Christ’s mission is fulfilled in this world as we wait for our heavenly home.
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I’m in the process of doing Fr. Mike Schmidt’s Catechism in a year podcast. What a gift it is to have support in reading such a rich but dense book about our Catholic Christian faith. Recently on Day 144 we read 1062-1065. It was enlightening to learn about the power of “Amen:”
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As we enter the final days of the Easter liturgical season how are you living as an Easter person with Alleluia as your song?
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I try and write about things I notice or what spark my curiosity to ponder in hopes to provide a platform for your own contemplation. The following caught my attention this morning:
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How much of your thought life centers around awe and wonder of God’s goodness? If your answer is “not much,” perhaps ask the Spirit for the grace of wisdom.
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I’m still in awe of the life of Pope Francis and the many gifts he provided our church and the world. He led with grace working with urgency in this life while preparing for his life eternal. Do you spend time thinking about your death especially how your life glorifies Christ?
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Christ invites is to “Follow him” down the path of life. Today we celebrate the Ascension of Christ. May we have joy and confidence in the God who loves us and accompanies us on our pilgrim way.
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Smitten With Goodness 