Saturday, June 5, 2010

Poverty of Spirit

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Grace: To be poor in spirit - and give from that poverty

"Save us by the power of your hand, Father, for our enemies have ignored your words. May the fire of your word consume our sins, and its brightness illumine our hearts." --psalm prayer from this morning's Liturgy of the Hours

I am struck this morning by the idea of giving from our poverty. What we can give that is of value is only what we are filled with "by the fire of His Word", inother words, when we are emptied of ourselves and self concern and filled with His love.
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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.