TODAYS REFLECTION SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD. THUR MAY 5 ( Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, Lk 24: 46-53 ) #THELORDASCENDSANDPROMISESTHEHOLYSPIRIT#

TODAYS REFLECTION SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD. THUR MAY 5 ( Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, Lk 24: 46-53 )

#THELORDASCENDSANDPROMISESTHEHOLYSPIRIT#

Todays gospel Jesus reminds his disciples that he will suffer before his glorification, now he promises to send them the promise of his father  ( the Holy Spirit) so that the can be clothed with strenght to preach the gospel. He blessed them and commissioned them and they were filled with joy constantly praising God.

The letter to the Hebrews today invivites us to approach God with a sincere heart and in absolute trust, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience
and our bodies washed in pure water.
And as we unwaveringly hold to our confession that gives us hope, the Lord definitely shows his faithfulness in his  the promise.

Friends, tomorrow begins the Pentecost Novena, nine days of intense prayer to receive the Holy Spirit when He comes in a new way on Pentecost Sunday. The nine days of this Holy Spirit novena correspond closely to the nine months of a woman's pregnancy. The baby dwells within the mother during the pregnancy. Similarly, the Holy Spirit dwells within us (1 Cor 3:16). Within this Novena may we be disposed to undergo dramatic changes in lifestyle in repentance and in sorrow for our sins and the sins of others ( Ez 9:4), all of which grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30).

As Mary was filled to overflowing with the joy and the gifts of the Spirit after completing a Life in the Spirit seminar. May we empty ourself as Jesus did so that our sorrow will turn to joy. Wishing you a spirit filled Novena of the Holy Spirit and may through the  Ascension of The Lord we be drawn closer to him in love. HAPPY ASCENSION THURSDAY.