Friday, March 23, 2012

Take Sides

Thoughts from Fr. Apostoli, CFR, at St. John the Apostle Church this morning:

Simeon was a holy man who longed to see the Messiah.  When he saw Jesus, he prophesied that He would be a sign of contradiction.  Jesus would cause division because some would reject Him and some would accept Him.  But why would some not accept Him?  Three reasons:
       1.  Some don't understand, they are confused
       2.  Some understand but don't want to to obey, they want to choose which parts to accept, therefore they refuse to accept Him.
       3.  Some are hostile and react with violence to destroy Him because they don't want to be reminded of what they don't want to be true.

We have to accept Jesus with all our hearts.  We must proclaim Him.  We must take sides.  Every one who speaks the truth is a voice that dispels some of the darkness.  We need to have courage.  Pay attention to the message of Fatima.  It is through Our Lady that we will win this struggle.
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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.