With the outpouring of the Spirit, the themes of resurrection & new life are amplified & the focus on the church & its mission are introduced. This we we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. The readings are full of images & metaphors that describe the mystery of the Spirit & his working. Wind & fire; we are rightly awed. We're also drawn by the invitation; Receive the gift, be filled. Our experiences may range from quiet to dramatic--the Wind blows as it pleases--but in every case, we encounter the Being of God within our own being, his transforming, empowering, & loving presence.
Here's the readings for this upcoming Sunday:
John 7:37-39
Acts 2:1-42
Romans 8:9-27
Again, take time over the next few days to meditate upon these texts & allow them to shape your relationship with God. Too, ask to be filled again & again. God does not grow tired of filling us with Himself; it is a joy to Him.
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