23 May John 14:26 (The Advocate)
Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB)..
“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name–He will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you.” John 14:26 (full readings)
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Rich’s Reflections: Jesus told the apostles that an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, would be sent to teach them everything they needed to know. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through our conscience, indicating what is right and wrong, and helps us to make the decisions that correspond to the will of God. The Holy Spirit, however, doesn’t just tell us what should be done, but He also gives us the capacity to do what He commands. Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit we allow ourselves to follow His promptings and obey divine inspirations. These gifts include wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Through the Holy Spirit we develop our relationship with Jesus to the fullest. One cannot believe in Jesus without sharing in His Holy Spirit, because it is through the Holy Spirit that we are taught who Jesus is. Holy Spirit, we need you. Come to us and renew us. Make us attentive to your inspirations and help us respond to your promptings. Amen.
Faith Challenge: Reflect on the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, Vatican, AFA, Priests for Life, Live Action
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on our website. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: St. John Baptist Rossi
Faith Quote: “I believe, in order to understand; and I understand, the better to believe.” – St. Augustine
Through Christ our Lord,
Rich
James 1:22
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.