Thursday, May 13, 2010

The hope of heaven

Grace: To be strengthened in our hope of Heaven
Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

"He withdrew from their sight little by little. The Apostles remained for a long while, looking up as Jesus ascended majestically until a cloud took him out of their sight. It was the cloud that signifies the presence of God. In John Chrysostom's words: It was a sign that Jesus had entered Heaven...

The Ascension strengthens and nourishes our hope of attaining Heaven. It invites us always to lift up our heart...and seek the things that are above. Our hope is great because Christ himself has gone to prepare a dwelling place for us...

The Apostles returned to Jerusalem in the company of Mary. With her they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Let us prepare for the coming of Pentecost staying close to our Lady." --from In Conversation With God, vol. 2, pp 532-536.
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Novena to the Holy Spirit

"Wait for the promise of the Father...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." Acts 1:5,6

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.