Jesus Christ, the light of the world, left us on earth to bear witness to the Light so that darkness may be banished from our world. We must not disappoint Him in this assignment. He said:Matthew 5:14 ...

Animate me in all things with your spirit. Amen. Day 1: Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, from the clear celestial height, thy pure beaming radiance give.

To Charleston, dark and light aren’t in competition but mutually interdependent. That’s what makes Advent’s message of light in the darkness so universal.

The Apostle Paul introduces a new element into this relationship between the Holy Spirit and creation. He speaks of a universe that ‘groans and suffers as in labour pains’ (cf. Rom 8:22).

A Homily for Pentecost Vigil: Genesis 11:1-9 Romans 8:22-27 John 7:37-39 Mass during the day: Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 The Holy Spirit might be called the “faceless ...

They also encouraged people to offer “fasting or the difficulty of daily duties” for this intention, and to ask for “the light of the Holy Spirit for all those who will discern and make decisions.” ...