Come, Holy Spirit

~~~ Pentecost Sunday ~~~

~~~ Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 ~~~ Psalm 104 ~~~
~~~1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13 ~~~ John 20:19-23

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

The third person of the Trinity descends upon us today.
God the Father, creator of all, is the God of the Old Testament.
God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to live with us.
The Son came to teach us how to live in love.
Jesus sends down the Spirit to keep us inspired.

Today we celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit is like a powerful wind and a tongue of fire.
The Spirit comes as the great communicator.
The Spirit transcends all languages...
all locked doors...all closed hearts and minds.

The gift of the Holy Spirit sparks us
 to reach beyond our normal boundaries.
The Holy Spirit transforms us to see with new eyes.
The Holy Spirit breaks the chains of fear.

The Holy Spirit comes into our souls with peaceful power.

To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit
is given for some benefit.

There is no doubt, you have been given the gift of the Spirit.

It is for you to accept or ignore your specific gift.

How the Spirit manifests itself in your life
is unique to your soul.

Let the Holy Spirit move you
 to use your gifts.

Blessings in allowing the Holy Spirit
to manifest your gifts in your life.

O most blessed Light divine,
Shine within these hearts of yours...

The Spirit in me honors the Spirit in you.
Peace be with you.