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Pentecost and The Spirit Within Us

Every year at Pentecost we hear the familiar expressions; Come Holy Spirit, the gift of the Spirit, the outpouring of the Spirit, and the power of the Spirit. We are taught to believe in and reflect on the Spirit’s role in Christian faith. So, am I supposed to sit still at Pentecost and wait for something magical to take over or enter my soul, and then suddenly I will be able to put the Spirit’ power to work? I’m not sure how you feel, but I would like to know how I can experience this power more easily and put it to good use…

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Being Sent

Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again,
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (JN 20:19-21)

How are you being sent forth in the mission and spirit of Easter?

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Easter People

What does it look like to be people of the resurrection? Every Easter I ask myself what resurrection means for me beyond a belief statement. By that I mean, what from my own lived experience makes me trust that Jesus’ resurrection is a living reality right now, and not a one-time historical event?

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Our Holy Week Walk

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 2, and is a sacred time to remember Jesus’ way to the cross. This week is full of opportunities for solemn reflection and prayer in our private lives, but especially as a community in the spiritually rich traditions and beautiful Church services offered during this holy week leading to Easter.

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Preparing For Lent

Lent will be here before you know it. Isn’t that how it always is? The Christmas season is behind us, Ordinary Time has only just begun. But suddenly Ash Wednesday, is around the corner and we’re thinking about what we’re doing for Lent.
This year, don’t let Lent take you by surprise—spend some time in prayer and ask God for help in preparing your heart. Have some thoughts in place. Here’s how.

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