Pentecost prep

Jun 6, 2019

In recent days in preparation for this weekend’s great feast of Pentecost, Pope Francis has been calling us to focus on the heart of the feast – the fact that the Holy Spirit is with us today.

The word that Pope Francis has been using a lot is hope…

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  1. The birthday of the Church and for Christchurch, maybe the birthday of a new look Diocese?
    Whatever is to come, may the Holy Spirit give us the discernment, the courage and strength to accept the changes in our Parishes, our communities and within our own lives.
    Come Holy Spirit, Come.

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  2. How many times I stumble and I always hope for Lord’s mercy & compassion and it happen. I never give up & keep believing that the Holy Spirit is with me to help me everytime I fall or fail. Thank you for this humble reminders…Happy Pentecost Sunday, Fr. John.. See you here in Philippines soonest for the Spiritual Exercises 2019.
    Rega

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  3. If the place is for sale I would buy it and demolish the building, build a center for the homeless with the homeless.

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