Sunday 11th May 2008
Pentecost
Sunday
Receive the Holy Spirit
“As the Father sent me, so I
am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it
is important to remember what it is about. The Holy
Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a
power. And this power is one that can transform the
world. We are given the power of love, which is invested
in a special way in the various important relationships
of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament
of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of
the world. The power of love is in our families, making
our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And
it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the
heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise
that power and great things will happen all around us.
There can be no doubt that great things need to be made
happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Parish News
for Pentecost Sunday, 11th May 2008
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.
Lord,by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of our faithful.
In the same Spirit
help us choose what is right
and always rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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