This Sixth Sunday of Easter brought with it a profound sense of anticipation and spiritual preparation as we draw closer to Pentecost, the sacred feast of the Holy Spirit's descent. The readings at early Mass today at St. Mary's hinted at the Holy Spirit, offering us a divine foretaste of what is to come.
Sister Mary Claire, in her gentle grace, distributed Holy Communion, her actions a quiet testament to the Spirit's presence in our lives. The morning was filled with spiritual nourishment, further enriched by Father LeRoy's moving sermon that resonated deeply within the walls of our beloved church.
As the day unwound into evening, Sister and I found a peaceful moment to listen to Bishop Barron's Sunday sermon at bedtime. His words were a beacon of wisdom and encouragement, perfectly concluding our day with reflections on faith and the promise of spiritual renewal. His sermon, always a source of inspiration, prepared our hearts for the approaching week and the significant feast of Pentecost.
In the quiet of the night, inspired by the day’s lessons and the words of Bishop Barron, we turned to the Inner Court Prayer Book for a prayer that seemed crafted for moments like these:
Heavenly Father, as we prepare for the coming of Your Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with the fire of Your love. Help us to bear witness to the truth of Your Gospel with boldness, and to embrace the peace You offer us through Your Son. May the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and fortitude, of knowledge and piety, be strengthened in us as we await the joys of Pentecost. Grant us the serenity to walk in Your ways, so that we may be beacons of Your light in the world. Amen.
This prayer echoed through our hearts as we drifted off to sleep, a serene end to a day filled with faith and fellowship.
Goodnight, dear diary.
With peaceful thoughts, Kathy
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