Daily Retreat 05/25/09
2009 May 25 Mon:Easter Weekday
Acts 19:1-8/ Ps 67(68):2-3ab. 4-5acd. 6-7ab/ Jn 16:29-33
From today’s readings: “Paul entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the Kingdom of God.... Sing to God, chant praise to His name; whose name is the LORD.... In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world!”
Introducing - the Holy Spirit!
At Ephesus, Paul encountered some disciples who had “never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit” (cf. Acts 19:2). Certainly, all of us reading these words of Scripture have heard of the Holy Spirit, and yet, more than likely, a lot of ignorance can be found among us about the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. As Pentecost approaches, these days can well be spent in prayer, meditation, and supplication to the Holy Spirit.
One scriptural place to start is the Lord’s “Farewell Discourse” during the last supper (cc. 13-16 of John), much of which has been re-presented in the daily Gospel in the last few weeks (during these reflections, I continue to highlight the first reading, but that’s not meant to discourage reading of the Gospel!). Another reference is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, especially §687 - §747.
Acts 19:1-8/ Ps 67(68):2-3ab. 4-5acd. 6-7ab/ Jn 16:29-33
From today’s readings: “Paul entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the Kingdom of God.... Sing to God, chant praise to His name; whose name is the LORD.... In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world!”
Introducing - the Holy Spirit!
At Ephesus, Paul encountered some disciples who had “never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit” (cf. Acts 19:2). Certainly, all of us reading these words of Scripture have heard of the Holy Spirit, and yet, more than likely, a lot of ignorance can be found among us about the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. As Pentecost approaches, these days can well be spent in prayer, meditation, and supplication to the Holy Spirit.
One scriptural place to start is the Lord’s “Farewell Discourse” during the last supper (cc. 13-16 of John), much of which has been re-presented in the daily Gospel in the last few weeks (during these reflections, I continue to highlight the first reading, but that’s not meant to discourage reading of the Gospel!). Another reference is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, especially §687 - §747.
posted by FrPitstick | 5/16/2009
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