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This month's "Grace Notes" newsletter
Father David's Page
May 2012
Pentecost and You
On the day of Pentecost the disciples were gathered together in the upper room praying when strange things began to happen. There came a sound as of a rushing wind and there appeared to be flames dancing over their heads. But more, importantly, this dispirited group was suddenly energized and gifted, transformed into a mighty army that changed the course of history. The best explanation they could come up with was that they had received the gift of the Holy Spirit as prophesied by Joel.
That gift of strength and power was also promised by John the Baptist. It was to be a ministry of Jesus Christ to baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire!
The promise was not just to those who lived a long time ago but is available to anyone who seeks, knocks and asks according to St. Luke who concludes, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Since the day of Pentecost, those who have asked, have received, but desire and persistence is fundamental.Do you dare receive all that God has for you? Go for it!
—FR. DAVID+
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