Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Heal our wounds, our strength renew;
On our dryness pour your dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away:
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.
On the faithful, who adore
And confess you, evermore
In your sevenfold gift descend;
Give them virtue’s sure reward;
Give them your salvation, Lord;
Give them joys that never end.
On our dryness pour your dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away:
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.
On the faithful, who adore
And confess you, evermore
In your sevenfold gift descend;
Give them virtue’s sure reward;
Give them your salvation, Lord;
Give them joys that never end.
Amen.
Alleluia.
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From the immense gift of love which is Jesus’ death on
the cross, the Holy Spirit has been poured out upon humanity like a vast
torrent of grace. Those who by faith are immersed into this mystery of
regeneration are reborn to the fullness of filial life.
“I will not leave you orphans”. Today, on the feast of
Pentecost, Jesus’ words remind us also of the maternal presence of Mary in the
Upper Room. The Mother of Jesus is with the community of disciples gathered in
prayer: she is the living remembrance of the Son and the living invocation of
the Holy Spirit. She is the Mother of the Church. We entrust to her
intercession, in a particular way, all Christians, families and communities
that at this moment are most in need of the Spirit, the Paraclete, the Defender
and Comforter, the Spirit of truth, freedom and peace.
His Holiness Pope Francis
Homily, Solemnity of Pentecost (Excerpt)
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You
were especially remembered in prayer during Mass celebrated by His Holiness
Pope Francis on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the Chapel of Casa Santa Marta. My husband and I were blessed to be present, thanks be to God. It was a joy to greet our Holy Father after Mass! Pope Francis said to us, "Please pray for me," which we assured him we were already doing and I know that you are also united in spirit and prayer.
God bless you!
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Another great papal picture , Karen! Thank you for remembering your blog followers at Mass.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Aleta. You are always close in spirit and prayer. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to meet the pope in person. Thank you for your prayers. I pray everyday for the pope and his intentions.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for your continued prayers and faithful witness, Peg!
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