Setting Goals

We are in a nine day period before Pentecost, a novena time, when we pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help us reap the full benefit of our Lenten/Easter experiences and prayers.   What do we need, what do we want to set as a goal for the long period of  Ordinary Time, which follows Pentecost?   We have been nourished by our Lenten prayers, penances and alms giving and by our 50 days of reflection on the Resurrection of Jesus and our own baptism.  How can we help build the kingdom of God, how can we be better missionaries and evangelizers?  We place these questions in the hands of the Holy Spirit, as like the Apostles after the resurrection, prayerfully awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit, whose inspiration and power will help us see the needs around us and help us address them fearlessly.  Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful...help us to enkindle the fire of your love...in our families, our workplaces, our communities, our world.  With you nothing is impossible.
Bro. Rene