We celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, but we never celebrate the ascent of the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is still here. The Holy Spirit is what makes the Church the Body of Christ and not just a club for people who like Jesus.
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The best parting words of wisdom I can offer would be the same as the advice given by St. Paul to the Christians in Corinth, quoted in the first reading this past Tuesday for the Feast of the Apostles Philip and James.
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3rd Sunday of Easter (C) Lectionary Readings from the USCCB This gospel reading contains my teenage son’s favorite scripture verse:
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What is mercy? If we are going to ask God for mercy, and if we should be merciful to others, we ought to know the answer to that question.
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The gospel tells of women who followed Jesus from Galilee all the way to the tomb. Do we love Christ enough to follow him that far? This is the invitation Jesus offers each of us today, as he enters into Jerusalem and enters into his Passion: Come, follow me. I am the way, the truth and the life.
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