AMDG (Rome 11:36); Srs & Brs, Deus Caritas Est (1 John 4:16); SOLO DIOS BASTA ...... Mathew 28:15-20 ..... Holy Bible Reading,> St. Francis Xavier Isaiah 11:1-10 View Readings Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Luke 10:21-24 Similar Reflections CHRISTMAS SPIRIT The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him. —Isaiah 11:2 As we begin Advent, the Church directs our attention to the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of the Lord rested upon Jesus, and He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit (Lk 10:21). Jesus calls us also to be Spirit-filled. Those of us who have received Baptism and Confirmation have received the Spirit. However, all of us have stifled, quenched, saddened, and grieved the Spirit by our sins (1 Thes 5:19; Eph 4:30). As we begin this new Church year, we must let the Spirit be stirred into flame in our lives (2 Tm 1:6). We do this by repenting of sin and asking for a renewal of our life in the Spirit. After we have stopped stifling the Spirit and have been renewed, we should ask the Lord for a completely new movement of the Spirit in our lives. We have only begun to receive the Spirits infinite graces. Theres always so much more, always something new. Pray with the Apostles: Grant to Your servants, even as they speak Your words, complete assurance by stretching forth Your hand in cures and signs and wonders to be worked in the name of Jesus, Your holy Servant (Acts 4:29-30). After that prayer, like Jesus early disciples, we will be filled in a new way with the Holy Spirit (see Acts 4:31). Receive the Holy Spirit again, now, and anew. Prayer: Father, stir up in me wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, and fear of the Lord. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Promise: Blest are the eyes that see what you see. —Lk 10:23 Praise: St. Francis allowed himself to be a messenger of Gods love by constantly and sacrificially ministering to the poorest of the poor in India, Sri Lanka, and Japan. (For a related teaching, order our leaflet, Seek the Gifts of the Spirit, or our series of four tapes on Gifts of the Spirit starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V-3A.) Rescript: In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant my permission to publish One Bread, One Body covering the period from December 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. †Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013. The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. Volume 30, Issue 1 > Todays Reflection · List of Reflections · Letter to Readers NEW · Top 100 Scriptures · XML / RSS Feed · eBook Edition Subscription Requests · Subscribe, change, renew or cancel subscription · Sign-up for OBOB daily e-mail Share OBOB · Send a sample issue to a friend · Order a box of OBOB for your group · E-mail a sample OBOB teaching to a friend Home · One Bread One Body · Daily Bread Radio · Small Christian Communities · Brochures · MP3 & Audio Video Catalog · Discipleship Retreats · Bible Institute · Guadalupe Bible College · Prayer Room Copyright © 2013 Presentation Ministries. Make a Donation · About PM · Contact Us · Link To Us · Privacy Policy
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