Dear Parishioners:
Pentecost is the final
day of the Easter Season. The Alleluia
that sprang forth 50 days ago has been sung for seven weeks and a day, filling
us with confidence that the Risen Lord has given us a share in His New
Life. Now we will enter into a time of
practical application of this New Life, a time of continuing growth in
knowledge of the Gospel and in our personal response to our call.
This is a day of
joy. It is a day of fulfillment. It is a day of wonder. The Spirit chooses each one of us for
different gifts and to accomplish different tasks in the building up of the
Kingdom. The Church is born through wind
and flame, empowered to bring the Gospel to every nation and people.
Have you discovered
your gifts? How does the Spirit prompt
you to speak the Word of God? Who is
awaiting your proclamation? Faith is
meant to be shared. It is not something
private for us alone. What we have
received as a gift, we are to offer freely as a gift to others.
As I shared with you
last week, I am now away for an experience of travel in south Africa. I am grateful to the priests and to all who
are filling in for me during this time.
Be sure that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God’s Spirit fill
each of you with the special touch of joy that His Presence brings. May you be renewed in your awareness of God’s
Love for you. May you discover the plan
He has for you as you share Your Faith, seeking to put into practice the Gifts
of the Spirit.
May all the members of
St. Timothy Parish be truly a sign to the world that God’s Spirit is active
among us. Remember that together we are
witnesses of the New Life that God offers to all in Jesus Christ.
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