Friends, this is the great feast of Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit. In the First Reading, the Spirit manifests himself as a strong driving wind, and while you can’t see the wind directly, you can see its effects. The text I want to reflect on today is not in the readings but is one of my favorites: Galatians 5:22–26, when St. Paul talks about “the f ... Show More
Aug 26
A Living Sacrifice
Friends, for this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, I want to begin with our very brief second reading from Paul to the Romans. It opens, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.” Here we see Christ’s cross and res ... Show More
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Aug 19
The Church Prevails
Friends, for this Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church brings us once again, with Jesus and the disciples, to Caesarea Philippi, and to a famous question: “Who do you say that I am?” The main characters in this endlessly fascinating scene are Jesus and Peter, and when ... Show More
14m 53s
Mar 2023
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
<p dir="ltr">In today’s devotional, we’re going to explore how we can bear the life-giving, world-changing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Your life is meant to be marked by love, joy, and peace. And plants don’t bear fruit by trying harder, but by simply receiving abundantly whatever ... Show More
10m 18s
Mar 2024
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Today we’re going to explore how we can bear the life-giving, world-changing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Your life is meant to be marked by love, joy, and peace. And plants don’t bear fruit by trying harder, but by simply receiving abundantly whatever they need to bear fruit. May y ... Show More
10m 18s
Sep 2023
Day 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are ... Show More
19m 19s
Apr 2023
EP.63 The Life-Changing Impact of The Holy Spirit
<p>Let's talk about the power of The Holy Spirit - the spirit and breath of God. Discover who The Holy Spirit is, the responsibility He carries, and His mission in our hearts. We'll also explore how Jesus passed on The Holy Spirit to us, and ways to deepen our connection ... Show More
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