The Solemnity of Pentecost - 15th May 2016
Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3a-7, 12-13; John 20: 19-23
Being people of the Spirit is growing up to be Courageous: Models: Apostles
The apostles were gathered in the room in fright and frustration but they were made fearlessly courageous by the Spirit of the Lord. They faced crowds, authorities and the whole world with a heart that would not give way to any anxiety or doubt
Being people of the Spirit is growing up to be Compassionate: Models: Early Christians
The Early Christians were one in mind and heart, they were sensitive to each other, they were filled with compassion, they were united in love! They were people of the Spirit, united in the Lord into one body, one body in the Lord! Despite all their differences they were one because of the action of the Spirit.
Being people of the Spirit is growing up to be Christ-like: Models: Disciples
The disciples together were called to grow to be like Christ. To grow to be like Christ is to grow in the image of the Lord given by the Spirit. To be disciples of Christ is to grow in the likeness of Christ, to be think like Christ, to speak like Christ, to act like Christ and to decide like Christ in every thing. Those who are in the Christ are a new creation! Those who are in the Spirit are true children of God, empowered to call God, Abba Father!