Thursday, April 29, 2010

Way - Truth - Life

Grace: To know Him - and love Him
Scripture: John 14:1-6

"We read the Gospel eager to know our Lord just a his disciples knew him, to observe his reactions, his behavior, his words; to see him full of compassion at the sight of so many people in need; to see him tired after a long day's journey; impressed by the faith of a mother or of a centurion; patient with the defects of his most faithful followers; we also contemplate his habitual closeness to his Father, the trusting way he turns to Him, in his nights of prayer, in his ceaseless love for all...

If we meditate on the Gospel we will find peace. Power came forth from him and healed them all, St. Luke tells us on one occasion. That power continues coming forth from Jesus each time we have contact with him and his words, which last eternally...The Gospel allows us to become fully immersed in the mystery of Jesus...'Don't go astray in the mist and the fog, but rather listen to the voice of the shepherd. Fall back on holy Scripture, there you will find the delight of your heart; you will find nothing there that will harm or poison you; rich is the food you will find there.' (St. Augustine)
--taken from In Conversation with God, vol. 2, pp 455-8
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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.