Come Holy Spirit Series: Part B: Week 1 The Fruits of the Spirit ( overview)

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Part Two: The Fruits of the Spirit

Week 1 – What the Spirit Grows Within Us

Welcome back to Come Holy Spirit, a journey we began seven weeks ago by looking deeply at the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit—those beautiful seeds planted in us at Confirmation and stirred again by grace.

Now we begin the next movement of our walk:
The Fruits of the Spirit—the outward signs that the gifts are active and alive within us.

This is how we know the Spirit is not just visiting, but dwelling and transforming.

 

What Are the Fruits of the Spirit?

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are listed in Galatians 5:22–23:

“The fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

The Catholic tradition expands the list to 12, drawing from the Vulgate and Church tradition (Galatians + writings from early Fathers and spiritual reflection):

• Love
• Joy
• Peace
• Patience
• Kindness
• Goodness
• Generosity
• Gentleness
• Faithfulness
• Modesty
• Self-control
• Chastity

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church – Q. 390
“The fruits of the Holy Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory.”

 

How Do the Fruits Relate to the Gifts?

The Gifts of the Spirit are planted in us. The Fruits of the Spirit are what grow when we nurture and live from those gifts.

For example:

• When we use the gift of Wisdom, we begin to bear the fruit of Peace.
• When Fortitude is active in our life, we start to see Patience and Faithfulness.
• When Piety and Fear of the Lord grow, they lead to Modesty and Chastity.

The gifts help us receive God's grace.
The fruits show that grace is shaping our lives.

 

Why Are the Fruits Important?

The Fruits of the Spirit are important because they show that the Holy Spirit is not just with us—but within us.

They are:

• Evidence that our lives are rooted in God.
• A spiritual compass when we feel dry or stuck.
• A way to witness to others without preaching—by our joy, patience, gentleness, and love.
• A measure of growth—not in perfection, but in direction.

They are what grow in us as we cooperate with the gifts.

 

How Can We Practice the Fruits in Daily Life?

Here are some gentle ways to begin “practicing” the fruits:

1. Awareness – Begin by naming them. Each morning, choose one fruit and pray: “Holy Spirit, help me live this fruit today.” We may wish to renew this prayer at lunch time and at evening time.
   
   
2. Examination – At the end of the day, reflect:
   “Where did I live this fruit today? Where did I resist it?”
   
   
3. Ask for Help –  It is important to have the right mindset about the fruits. We need to remember that these fruits are not achievements. They are responses to grace. If a fruit feels missing, ask for it honestly.
   
   
4. Let Them Flow – Fruits often show up when we stop striving and start surrendering. Make room for the Spirit by being quiet, praying honestly, and choosing love over ego.

 

Over the Next 12 Weeks...

We will take one fruit each week. We will reflect on it, explore Scripture, and see how it might be gently practiced in our lives—no pressure, just openness.

Each post will offer:

• A simple reflection
• Relevant Scriptures
• A “Soul Practice” for the week
• A closing prayer

Opportunity for Journaling our Journey: Making Room for the Fruits of the Spirit

During this week, we may wish to journal about the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Set aside 10–15 minutes this week to pray and write. Let the Spirit nudge your heart as you reflect: Here are some reflection questions to consider:

 

Understanding the Fruits

1. What do I currently know or believe about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
2. Have I ever consciously asked the Holy Spirit to grow these fruits in me?
3. Have I noticed any confusion in the past about the difference between gifts and fruits? If so, what’s becoming clearer now?

Seeing the Fruits

4. Which of the 12 fruits do I recognise in myself most easily?
5. Are there any fruits that I used to see in myself, but seem quieter or missing lately?
6. Are there any fruits I long to grow in more deeply right now? Why those?
7. Is there a fruit I find especially difficult to understand or practice?

Perception vs. Reality

8. How do I think others see me? Do I believe they see the fruits of the Spirit in me?

9.    Have I ever been surprised by someone else's perception of me? For example: Ask a couple you know well to share with you the fruits of the Spirit they see operating in you.

10. What does that reveal about how we might underestimate what the Spirit is doing in us—even when others see it clearly?

Moving Forward with the Spirit

11. What small, concrete step can I take this week to open my heart to one of the fruits?
12. How can I invite the Holy Spirit to show me what fruit He wants to grow in me right now?

Lord, I don’t always know what fruit is growing in me, or what others see.
Help me to see as You see, grow as You desire, and let Your presence bear quiet fruit in my life. Amen.

 

Closing Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit, Lord of Life,
You have planted gifts in me—now teach me how to let them grow.
Form in me the fruits of Your presence: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity.
Let my life reflect You—not by force, but by the quiet beauty of grace alive within.
Amen.

 

Come Holy Spirit Series: Revisiting the Seven Gifts of the Spirit.

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 Week 8 — Revisiting the Seven Gifts
“Pentecost Has Come... What Now?”

Pentecost has just passed. The fire has fallen. The Church has been sent again.

But what happens next?

Do we simply return to “Ordinary Time,” business as usual?  Are we going to carry that fire into our everyday lives, one step at a time?

This week, before we move on to the Fruits of the Spirit, let us pause and revisit the Gifts the Holy Spirit has planted in us. Whether you read every post in the series or are just joining now, this is your invitation to reflect, remember, and respond.

The Seven Gifts at a Glance

1. Wisdom – Seeing with God’s Eyes

The gift that lets us desire what God desires, value what He values, and live with eternity in view.  “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)

2. Understanding – Grasping God’s Truth

The grace to go beyond surface knowledge and feel the truth of God’s Word deep in our hearts.  “Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” (Luke 24:45)

3. Counsel – Knowing What to Do

The gift of right judgment. The Spirit helps us make wise choices, especially when life is confusing or difficult. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

4. Fortitude – Courage to Keep Going

Holy perseverance. The strength to stand firm in faith, love boldly, and keep going when we want to give up. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

5. Knowledge – Seeing Creation in Light of the Creator

This gift helps us see the world and ourselves rightly—recognizing God’s hand in all things and avoiding false attachments. “The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains.” (Psalm 24:1)

6. Piety – Loving God as Father

A tender love for God that draws us to prayer, worship, and compassionate service—not out of obligation, but out of belonging. “We cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Romans 8:15)

7. Fear of the Lord – Awe That Awakens the Soul

Not terror, but holy reverence. The humility to remember that God is God—and we are His.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10)

 

Reflection Questions for the Week

• Which gift has been stirred in me most in recent weeks?

• Which one do I tend to forget, resist, or downplay?

• How is the Holy Spirit inviting me to live these gifts, not just know about them?
• How will I make a conscious effort to come to have a deep relationship with Holy Spirit? ( for example we might pray/sing sequence prayer of Pentecost each day/night.

 A Pentecost Invitation That Doesn't End

This week, choose one gift to focus on.
Ask the Holy Spirit to breathe on it again.
“Holy Spirit, thank You for Your gifts.
Fan into flame what You’ve begun in me.
Help me to live not by my strength, but by Yours.”
But for now—just be still.
Revisit. Reread. Rest in what has already been given. Be open to receiving more of what Holy Spirit has to offer us.  

You might say:

Next week, we begin the next phase: the Fruits of the Spirit—those beautiful signs that the Spirit’s presence is bearing fruit in our lives.

Closing Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,

Thank You for Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, 

Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

Let these gifts shape my thoughts, strengthen my heart, and guide my steps.

Let Pentecost not be a moment I pass by—but a movement I live every day.

Come, Holy Spirit. 

Rest on me. Live in me. Work through me today and always.

Amen.

 

Come Holy Spirit Series: Week 7 Gift of the Fear of the Lord.

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Come Holy Spirit Series: Week 7 — The Gift of Fear of the Lord

“The Awe That Opens the Heart”

Here we are—Week 7 of our Come Holy Spirit series.

We have explored six beautiful gifts of the Spirit, and now we arrive at the final gift listed. This gift is often misunderstood and sometimes avoided. However, it is so very essential.

Fear of the Lord is not about being frightened of God.
It is about being so deeply in love with Him, so aware of His majesty and mercy, that we never want to stray from His heart. Imagine how our lives would be so different if we never want to stray from His Heart. Let us pause right here and name one area of our life that could change if this is our constant perspective.

It is the awe that opens the soul.  It is the reverence that steadies the mind. It is the humility that makes room for all the other gifts.

 

What Does the Catechism Say About Fear of the Lord?

Q. 389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are permanent dispositions which make man docile in following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord (CCC 1830–1831)

 

What Is the Gift of Fear of the Lord?

Fear of the Lord is the gift that:

• Fills us with reverence and awe for God’s greatness.
• Helps us tremble—not in fear—but in love at the thought of hurting or offending Him.
• Keeps us rooted in humility and wonder, even as we grow close to Him.

It is the gift that makes us say:

“You are God… and I am not.
You are holy… and yet You invite me in.
I want to walk lightly in Your presence, with awe, with joy, with trust.”

Fear of the Lord is not the fear of punishment, father it is the fear of fear of losing intimacy with God who loves us so much.

 

Why Do We Need Fear of the Lord?

We need the gift of fear of the Lord because we live in a world that often forgets who God is. We need all the gifts but especially fear of the Lord because:

Fear of the Lord keeps us anchored when:

• Pride creeps in.
• We grow too casual with holy things.
• We rely too much on ourselves.
• We forget to be amazed.

It is a corrective lens that restores our sense of wonder, reverence, and perspective. The Holy Spirit gives us this gift to help us see God from His expansive lens not our own narrow lens.

 

How Can We Renew and Use the Gift of Fear of the Lord?

1. Gaze at the greatness of God.
Look at the stars. Read the Psalms. Sit in silence. Let your soul expand in wonder.

2. Be mindful of God’s presence.
God is everywhere. We can be more mindful of His presence in church.  We can genuflect being more mindful of Jesus in the tabernacle. God is in every room we walk into and in every person including ourselves.  Pause, honour Him there.

3. Keep your heart tender.
Let your love for God keep you alert to sin, not out of fear, but out of love for God.

4. Enter worship with reverence.
Let Mass, prayer, and Scripture stir our soul not as routine, but as holy encounter. Do we look forward to attending Mass, spending time with God in prayer and scripture?

5. Reflect on eternity.
Let the reality of Heaven, judgment, and God’s justice remind us how much your choices matter and how great His mercy is. Living today as if it our last can help us change our perspective on our choices- does this decision have an eternal perspective?  How keen are we to meet God face to face?

 

Scriptures That Reflect the Gift of Fear of the Lord

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”  Proverbs 9:10

“Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.”  Psalm 2:11

“His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him.”  Luke 1:50 (The Magnificat)

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you.”
— Philippians 2:12–13

 

Reflection Question for the Week

When was the last time I stood in awe before God—not just in words, but in my whole heart?
How might I invite more wonder, reverence, and humility into my walk with Him this week?

How will the feast of Pentecost impact us this year? What gifts do we want to receive from the Holy Spirit- let us ask Him to refresh, renew and restore all these gifts.

 

Daily Soul Moments: Fear of the Lord Week

• Sunday: Sit quietly for 5 minutes and reflect on God’s holiness. No words—just awe.
• Monday: Read Psalm 8. Let it stir wonder at God’s majesty and your smallness.
• Tuesday: Before prayer or Mass, pause and say, “You are holy, Lord.”
• Wednesday: Ask God to make your heart more sensitive to what pleases Him.
• Thursday: Reflect on eternity. Let it guide a choice you’re facing today.
• Friday: Confess any pride or self-reliance. Ask for humble awe to replace it.
• Saturday: End the week with the Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55). Pray it slowly, like Mary did.

 May our preparation for Pentecost be beautiful as we hope to receive Holy Spirit in the way we most need this year.

Closing Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit, Gift of Fear of the Lord,
Fill me with awe at the mystery of Your holiness.
Let me never grow casual with Your love, or careless in my steps.
Teach me to tremble in wonder, not in fear.
To walk in reverence, not in guilt.
To rejoice in You, not in myself.
Keep my heart soft, my soul alert, and my love strong.
You are holy—and You are mine.

This series will continue next week as we begin our consideration of the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how the gifts and the fruits are linked. Stay tuned.

Collect Series; Collect for Solemnity of Ascension Year C

 COLLECT SERIES

The Mass: Collect Series Icon.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD.

 

 

The Collect for the Ascension of the Lord in Year C is as follows:

 

Gladden us with holy joys, Almighty God,

and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,

for the Ascension of Christ Your Son is our exaltation,

and where the Head has gone before in glory,

the Body is called to follow in hope. 

Through our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son,

who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God for ever and ever.

 

In making this prayer tangible, the following reflection questions emerged.

1. Why am I asking God to gladden me with holy joys?
2. Why should I rejoice with devout thanksgiving on this Solemnity?
3. What does the Solemnity of the feast of the Ascension mean to me?
4. How will this Solemnity affect this coming week in my life?
5. How will I prepare my spiritual plan for this coming week?
6. How might I live in the glory and hope of the Ascension this week? 

WHY IS THE ASCENSION SO IMPORTANT TO US?.

The Ascension of Our Lord is essentially a feast of hope since we can look forward to eternal life. We must however not sit on our hands and wait. Christ has given us His command and we need to live lives worthily, so that we can enter through the narrow gate.

The other beautiful aspect of the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord is that Christ goes back to Heaven.  We feel His absence and yet, He lives on here on earth in the presence of each of us.

 Are we always aware of His presence to us?  How are we going to make His presence known to others?

 

THE FOUR-FOLD COMMAND OF CHRIST

 

The four-fold command of Christ to His disciples is a command to us and gives us a mission- a focus.

• Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations,
• Baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
• Teach them to observe all the commands I gave you
• Know that I am with you until the end of time.

So how can we make disciples of all the nations? We need to be ready with our answer should someone asks us for our reason for our belief. 

 Most of us can evangelise others by not even saying a word- it is by the example of our lives we lead.

Evangelization does not have to be difficult.  If we are trying our best to live good Christian lives, other people will be attracted to it. Then when a casual question or conversation occurs, it may be our time to speak.  More importantly it is a time to listen, since it is the question of the enquirer that is important.  As the journey unfolds, then there will be a time for them to want to be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit.  This will be God's timing, not ours, since it is God who is leading the person to Himself.  Then as their journey continues, it is time for learning and teaching (RCIA for example is part of the process), and as catholic pilgrims on the journey, we need to remember and encourage each other in our struggles knowing that Jesus is with us always.

 

So yes, the feast of the Ascension is a feast of hope of future glory. We need to have this hope in our hearts and try to live our lives now with this future glory in mind.

The Ascension of the Lord

 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Gospel Reflection on Luke 24:50–53

The Ascension Through Luke’s Eyes: A Departure That Blesses

In this short but rich passage, Luke offers a distinct portrayal of the Ascension not found in the same form in the other Gospels. While Mark (briefly) mentions the Ascension (Mark 16:19) and Matthew concludes with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20), only Luke gives us this tender, priestly image: Jesus lifting His hands and blessing them as He departs.

1. Jesus Blesses As He Leaves:

Luke alone presents this extraordinary detail: “While he was blessing them, he withdrew.”
This means the last physical act of Jesus on earth was to bless. Unlike earthly goodbyes that are often marked by sorrow or anxiety, Jesus’ farewell is bathed in divine peace. It is not a break in relationship but a deepening of it. He is not turning His back to them, but extending grace as He goes. His priestly gesture—hands raised in blessing—is reminiscent of Aaronic blessings (Numbers 6:24–26), yet here, it is Jesus as eternal High Priest.

Spiritual insight:
The Christian life begins and ends with blessing. Jesus leaves blessing behind, and this becomes the lens through which the disciples see His departure—not as loss, but as gift. Perhaps our own leavings and transitions can become occasions of blessing when lived in Him.

2. Great Joy Instead of Grief:

Another uniquely Lukan detail: “They returned to Jerusalem with great joy.”
At first glance, this is odd. Shouldn't they be sad? Their beloved Master is gone. But Luke frames the Ascension as a moment of joy, because the disciples now fully understand who Jesus is. His presence is not ended, but transformed. Their joy springs from the Spirit-filled anticipation of what is to come—Pentecost, mission, the birth of the Church.

Spiritual insight:
The Christian view of absence is always shadowed by presence. Just as Jesus was known in the breaking of the bread (Luke 24:35), so now He is known in the broken moments of life. The joy of the disciples is a prophetic joy—anticipating union without visibility. This is Eucharistic living: encountering Christ in mystery.

3. Continuity With the Temple:

Luke also mentions that “they were continually in the temple blessing God.”
This echoes the start of the Gospel, which opens with Zechariah in the temple (Luke 1:8–9), and Simeon and Anna waiting in the temple (Luke 2:27, 37). Now, Luke ends Volume I (the Gospel) where it began—in the temple, but with a transformed people. Their worship is no longer a longing for redemption, but a response to its fulfilment.

Spiritual insight:
Worship is the natural response to revelation. Jesus has ascended, but worship keeps the heart tethered to heaven. The Church is born in praise, not in fear. Worship is no longer confined to a place, but begins in the temple and spills into the world. Luke sets the stage for this in Acts, where the Spirit will come and the Church will move from temple to every nation.

  Luke’s Gospel doesn’t end with a curtain falling. It ends with uplifted hands, open hearts, and a Church in praise. The Ascension isn't a retreat—it’s a launch. Jesus ascends, not to be absent, but to be present in a new way: in the Spirit, in the Word, in the Eucharist, in the community that worships and waits.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, may your final blessing over your disciples extend to us today.  

Help us to live in the joy of your presence, even when unseen.

May our lives be a temple of praise,

and our witness a continuation of your blessing to the world. Amen.

 

Next week, it will be Pentecost Sunday.   However, in the light of today's Solemnity, we can start to get ready this week with hope in our hearts and future glory in mind and examine our lives right now. We can then decide and prepare our own personal spiritual plan for the remainder of the year.

 

What will we do with Christ's 4-fold command this coming week in our family, parish, workplace and neighbourhood?

 

Come Holy Spirit Series; Week 6 Gift of Piety.

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Come Holy Spirit Series: Week 6 — The Gift of Piety

“The Grace of Tender Reverence”

Welcome back to Come Holy Spirit, our weekly walk through the gifts given at Confirmation—gifts perhaps long forgotten or underused, but now being dusted off, cherished, and embraced again.

This week, we pause with a gift that is often misunderstood—sometimes seen as stiff, formal, or even overly sentimental.

But true Piety—the kind the Holy Spirit gives—is anything but cold.

It is warm. Intimate. Gentle.
It is the gift that makes us feel like beloved children of the Father, not hired hands.
It is the grace to lean in rather than perform.

 

What Does the Catechism Say About Piety?

Q. 389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are permanent dispositions which make man docile in following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
(CCC 1830–1831)

 

What Is the Gift of Piety?

Piety is not about being “pious” in the modern sense of the word.
It is not about folded hands, flowery words, or acting overly holy.

The Gift of Piety is about relationship.
It is about having a deep, filial love for God—where we approach Him not out of fear or duty, but out of trust and devotion as children.

Piety is what lets us:

• Feel at home in God's presence.
• Treat others with compassion, as brothers and sisters.
• Approach prayer, sacraments, and service with love, not obligation.
• See God not as a distant ruler, but as a tender Father.

 

Why Do We Need Piety?

Because faith without relationship becomes a burden.
Because worship without love becomes ritual.
Because service without compassion becomes dry.

Piety rekindles:

• Our affection for God and His Church.
• Our desire to pray, not just out of duty, but desire.
• Our ability to love God as a child who knows they are safe.

Piety does not make you soft—it makes you rooted.

 

How Can We Renew and Use the Gift of Piety?

1. Speak to God as Father.
Not formally, but affectionately. Even: “Dad, I need You today.”

2. Spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist.
Sit with Him. You don’t need to say much. Piety thrives in presence.

3. Let prayer be simple.
Say a short heartfelt prayer in your own words before meals, tasks, or bed.

4. Serve with warmth.
Let reverence for God flow out into kindness toward others.

5. Let yourself be loved.
Piety grows when we receive the Father’s love, not just when we give ours.

 

Scriptures That Reflect the Gift of Piety

“You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’”
— Romans 8:15

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
— Psalm 103:13

“Let us love one another, for love is of God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
— 1 John 4:7

 

Reflection Question for the Week

Am I living my relationship with God more as a servant or as a child?
How can I let the Holy Spirit draw me deeper into loving trust?

 

Daily Soul Moments: Piety Week

• Sunday: Rest in God’s love today. No striving. Just receive.
• Monday: Call God “Father” or “Abba” in prayer. Speak from the heart.
• Tuesday: Do a small act of kindness toward someone, seeing Christ in them.
• Wednesday: Visit the Blessed Sacrament—even for just five minutes.
• Thursday: Thank God for one way He’s cared for you like a Father this week.
• Friday: Let your prayer be simple today: “I love You.”
• Saturday: Reflect: Has anything changed in the way you relate to God this week?

 

Closing Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit, Gift of Piety,
Teach me to love the Father with trust and tenderness.
Let me come to Him not as a stranger, but as a beloved child.
Make my prayer simple and true, my worship joyful, and my service compassionate.
Let reverence root me—and love guide me.

 

 

Entering the Joy: Easter Entrance Antiphons: Monday 6th Week of Easter- St Philip Neri

Entering the Joy: Easter Entrance Antiphon.

He Is Not Here: He Is Risen

Entering the Joy – Feast of St Philip Neri

Entrance Antiphon:
“The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia.”
(Romans 5:5)

 

A Heart Overflowing with Joy

Today’s antiphon is like a gentle fountain. It is a reminder that the source of love is not us, but God, and it has been poured, not dripped, into our hearts.  “…by His Spirit living in us.”  

This is a fitting antiphon for St Philip Neri, the “Apostle of Joy.”  His spirituality was marked by laughter, lightness of heart, and deep intimacy with God. His joy was not shallow, rather it was the fruit of the Spirit living within him, pouring in God’s love until it spilled out into his words, his welcome, his service.

Spirituality in Action

How can I carry this antiphon into my day?

• Sit in stillness for a moment and pray: “Holy Spirit, pour the love of God into my heart again today.”

• Be a channel of that love — through warmth, kindness, humour, or gentleness.

• Smile at someone today — not out of politeness, but as a small echo of God’s joy.

That same Spirit lives in us, too. 

Short Prayer

Spirit of God,
Pour the love of the Father into my heart. 
Fill me like You filled St Philip with joy that lifts others,

with love that welcomes all. 

Let me live today with a heart wide open.

Alleluia. Amen.