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Vigil for Pentecost

May 10, 2008 |

At this time of waiting we can come to a real sense of quietness in our lives .
So often we are always looking and seeking , and miss what is already with us and within
us. To go apart we do not need to travel very far .We can find quiet and peace within , in our
own room , and experience the wonder and beauty of being with God .

We could also prepare to celebrate Pentecost by going for a long walk and experience God
in His creation . We can walk alone with nature , alone with the birds , and breath in the breath of life.
Then we will find peace in our hearts .

In that peace we will find the deepest love.Whatever our beliefs , and whatever vocation we are following we can all
agree this world needs true , unconditional love .

Love that is not possessive is needed . A love that gives unconditionally , not so much in material things , but gives itself
totally . This love gives itself in ways of compassion , tenderness, gentleness , warmth , and friendship. It is this love that
God gives through the Holy Spirit that makes us sons and daughters of God and unites us to make us the church of God .

The greatest way we can prepare to celebrate Pentecost 2008 is by renunciation . We can let go of all things that divide and
separate us . We can forgive each other any wrong we may have done . We can stop focusing on ourselves so much and celebrate
the gifts of creation around us .We can notice the wind that blows .I like to think the wind is the Holy Spirit moving over the earth .
We can notice the sunshine and warmth of Gods unconditional love for us . If it rains we can remember how God wants to soak us in His
love . The stillness of the night to come and our Vigils can remind us we were created by God and not man , and our deepest lasting peace will only be found on God .

This Pentecost may we be filled with life anew by noticing what God has already given us and was there all the time .

Brother Richard- Bruno O.F.C — Poor Clare Guardian .

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