From a hesitant, perhaps even frightened group huddled in an upper room for safety and anticipation of the promise of the Spirit Jesus had given them, to a band of courageous missionaries, who spoke boldly and excitedly about the Good News which they had finally come to understand, traveling to distant countries and suffering martyrdom for their zeal. What a transformation! The coming of the Holy Spirit, symbolized by tongues of fire and a loud wind, inflamed the hearts of those gathered in that upper room and enabled them to do what Jesus had commanded, what to that point had seemed impossible, to "preach the good news to the whole world." (cf. Mat 28:18-20).
That outpouring continues today and can transform us from hesitant, perhaps even reluctant disciples, into enthusiastic, fearless disciples who can indeed set the world on fire. This is the day to commit ourselves to openness to the Spirit, to put the person who has been mediating on the mystery of the Redemption since Ash Wednesday, and experiencing the Risen Jesus since Easter Sunday, to WORK now as the Spirit directs, as a vessel of hope, peace, love, justice, mercy and forgiveness. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, enkindle within us the Fire of your LOVE!
Bro. Rene
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