17th Day with Blessed Virgin Mary
Mystery of the day: Joyful
"... and you will be my witnesses."Acts 1:8)
Call to discipleship which we all received at baptism is a call to bear witness and become the harbinger of the good news about Jesus Christ.
From the richness of our reservoir, Christ whispers to us saying:
"You will receive the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon you, and you will be my witnesses, even to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
Here Christ promised us the descent of the Holy Spirit - the great teacher, counselor and advocate.
The coming of the Holy Spirit will renew in us, the unction to function as true believers in the Lord.
This mandate is devoid of tribulation and difficulties, but amidst this, He has given us hope beyond human telling that; He will not leave us as orphans, and will come again to gladden our hearts. (cf. Jn 14:18; 16:22)
Beloved in Christ, as we wait in joyful hope for the renewal of the Spirit among us, let us rejoice and be glad for He gives the desolate a home to dwell in and leads the prisoners forth into prosperity. (cf.Psalm 68:6-7ab)
Peace! Be with you.
Let us pray
May the power of the Holy Spirit come to us, we pray, O Lord, that we may keep your will faithfully in mind and express it in a devout way of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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