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Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost! The word Pentecost means “fiftieth day” and this is the fiftieth day of Easter. During Lent we fast, pray and practice alms giving for forty days, and at Easter Time we celebrate for fifty days! Pentecost is considered the end of the Easter Season and the beginning of the Church. It is such as important day because on this day the followers of Jesus understood what they needed to do now that Jesus was no longer physically with them. As a result, Christianity began to grow all over the world!

All through Easter we have been saying that we have been invited to take up Jesus’ mission just like the disciples were. This can be hard work, but we’ve had the Holy Spirit in us since our Baptism. The Holy Spirit will move us to right action. The Spirit will guide us and inspire us. So as we look for ways to continue Jesus’ mission this week, let us listen carefully to the Advocate, the Holy Spirit in us, and trust in him that we will fearlessly spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to everyone we may encounter.

Consider this question during the upcoming week: On what occasion have you experienced the presence of God’s Spirit in your life? The Holy Spirit empowered the Apostles to share “the mighty acts of God (Acts 2:11)” with all the nations, and gives us the faith and power to do the same. Discuss with your family, with your spouse, or with a close friend how the Spirit is at work in each of your lives and within your relationships. Another idea may be to pray St. Augustine’s prayer to the Holy Spirit: “Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, |that my work, too, may be holy.| Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, |that I love but what is holy.| Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, |to defend all that is holy.| Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, |that I always may be holy. “

Sincerely and humbly in Christ your brother,

Deacon Dave

Our Lady of the Lake Parish

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