Dear Friends,
Am writing to you on the Eve of Pentecost, the day before we will celebrate much in the liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, including: the birthday of the Church through the coming of the Spirit upon the disciples; Holy Baptism as we welcome Annalise as the newest member of the church; and First Communion with 14 children on a very special day in their lives. So much to celebrate!
And then, on the next day, Monday, we are called to carry on the work of the Church in the world. We are not alone, since the Spirit will be with us to inspire us and support us in all of our work. And, the Church that we call home is founded on the One through whom we have all been given new life, our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I invite you to meditate this week on the names by which our Savior is known, and give thanks for being called as Jesus’ follower.
“Hope, life, way, salvation, understanding, wisdom, light,
Judge, door, most high, king, precious stone, prophet, priest,
Messiah, sabaoth, teacher, spouse, mediator,
Scepter, dove, hand, stone, son, and emmanuel,
Vineyard, shepherd, sheep, peace, root, vine-stock,
Olive tree, source, wall, lamb, victim, lion, intercessor,
Word, man, net, rock, house:
Christ Jesus is everything.”
- (Damasus, Fourth century)
God bless you as we begin this season after Pentecost, the days of “ordinary time.”
Peace,
Fr. Bob +
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