“As
the Father sent me, so I am sending you.”
As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember
what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us,
not as a possession, but as a power. And this power
is one that can transform the world. We are given
the power of love, which is invested in a special
way in the various important relationships of our
lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament
of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake
of the world. The power of love is in our families,
making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory
of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit
that is at the heart of every parish. All we have
to do is practise that power and great things will
happen all around us. There can be no doubt that
great things need to be made happen in our world
today. Receive the Holy Spirit.
