They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:3-4
On the ninth day it is good to consider the impact of the seven gifts. If we ask the Holy Spirit to enliven the gifts we received at Baptism and Confirmation, and to shine forth in us every part of every day, think how different life would be.
Our archbishop always says "Never underestimate the power of the Spirit of God in you, through you and in spite of you."
Saint Paul pointed out what happens when we surrender to that power in Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." We've written about those before. When we notice those things in our lives, they are the signs the Spirit has been at work in us, and we can only say, "Thank you."
Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say
to You always and everywhere, ‘Speak Lord for Your servant heareth.’
Amen.
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