May

26

God Speak to Me

May 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The child whispered, ‘God speak to me.’ and a meadow lark sang.
the child did not hear.
So the child yelled, ‘God speak to me! ‘ and the thunder rolled across the sky.
But the child did not listen.
The child looked around and said, ‘God let me see you.’ and a star shown brightly.
But the child did [...]

May

26

Penetecost 2007

May 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

 “THE ORDNARY IS DIVINE.”
I would like to begin by reflecting with you about one part of our weekday mass here. The priest silently places his hands over the gifts of bread, wine, and water praying that the Holy Spirit may come upon them to make them holy.
Through this prayer the most ordinary gifts become the [...]

May

26

Prayer to the Holy Ghost

May 26, 2007 | 5 Comments

” O, Holy Ghost, beloved of my soul, … I adore You. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me. Tell me what I should do … give me Your orders. I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me and to accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let [...]

May

26

Saint Philip Neri — Saint of the Day

May 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

St. Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515. As a child, his nickname was “Good little Phil.” He was always so jolly and friendly that everyone he met loved him. Philip went to Rome as a teenager. He studied theology and philosophy for three years and was a good student. Above all, Philip [...]

May

26

Father Cantalamessa on Pentecost

May 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday’s Readings
Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday’s liturgy. Courtesy of Zenit News Agency.
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Send Forth Your Spirit and They Shall be Created
Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23
The Gospel presents Jesus, [...]

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