Many themes converge as we move further into the month of the Holy Souls. Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Cardinal of Milan and great 16th century Church Reformer. He was a tireless pastor who succeeded in turning his once corrupt diocese into a fervent stronghold of the faith by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide him in living his priesthood to the full, and thus having a genuine influence on the lives his his clergy and faithful.
St. Marcellin, on a smaller scale, reformed the little parish of LaValla, his first assignment, and the Cure of Ars did the same in his parish. It can be done if we invite the Holy Spirit to guide the way.
All Marists, be they ordained, vowed, or lay, share in the mission "to make Jesus known and loved." We do so by inviting the Holy Spirit to guide us in living our faith, supporting our parishes, schools, and communities. The Holy Souls can be or service as well, if we invite their prayers to help in our never-ending mission.
St. Paul tells us that we cannot pray or even say Jesus is Lord without the help of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:26). Let us then ask the Spirit to come pray in us, to make Jesus the most real Person in the world for us, show us how to converse regularly with Him and make the Scriptures come alive for us. As Mary accepted the presence of the Holy Spirit in her life, and thus helped change the world, so can we.
Peace and blessings,
Bro. Rene
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