Jn. 20:19-31 Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God,…
Read MoreJn. 20:1-9 Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps.45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God, put…
Read MoreLk. 22:14-71; 23:1-56. Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God,…
Read MoreJn. 8:1-11. A. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of…
Read MoreLk. 15:1-3, 11-32. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of…
Read MoreLk. 13:1-9. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holt Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God,…
Read MoreThe fig tree in the parable is given one last season to produce fruit. If it still does not bear fruit, the tree will be cut down. The parable tells us of the Gospel of the second chance. It is always Jesus’ way to give us chance after chance. Our God is a compassionate Father…
Read MoreTHE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS During the transfiguration of the Lord, Peter, James, and John were so captivated by this passing vision of seeing Jesus together with Moses and Elijah. They were filled with awe and wonder upon witnessing Jesus in his dazzling appearance. The experience must have been super that Peter himself wanted to prolong…
Read MoreLk. 9:28b-36. Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8). Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God,…
Read More***** Nobody is exempted from temptations. Even Christ himself was tempted. Temptations will always be around— at any moment and anywhere you go. Temptations will only cease when we are already six feet below the ground. But to be tempted is not a sin. In the Gospel, we see Christ himself being tempted but He…
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