Holy Spirit – Reflections from the Pew

Prayer from Scripture, Romans 15:13

May we be filled with joy and peace from the God of all hopefulness. May the Holy Spirit overflow in us through our trust in God. Amen

Readings for May 30, 2021Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40Psalm 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Roman 8:14-17Matthew 28:16-20 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The journey so far for Moses and… Read more “The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity”

Readings for May 23, 2021Solemnity of Pentecost Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27, 16:12-15 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ “And there… Read more “Come Holy Spirit”

Readings for May 16 2021Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23Ephesians 4:1-13Mark 16:15-20 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ An angel asked the Apostles, “Men of… Read more “What are you waiting for?”

I kneel before You, Father, the Father of every family in heaven and on earth. I pray that through Your glory, I may be strengthened by Your… Read more “Prayer to be filled with the fullness of God based on Ephesians 3:14-21”

My Lord God, You have said that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no human mind can fully comprehend the fullness of Your glory. But… Read more “Prayer of faith in the Holy Spirit based on 1 Corinthians 2:9”

O God my Father, I trust in the hope of Your everlasting joy. Fill me with Your joy that I may overflow in it by the power… Read more “Prayer of Hope to be filled with Joy based on Romans 15:13”

May I be filled with the Spirit, singing your praises, Lord. May I always and for everything give thanks in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ… Read more “Prayer to be filled with the Spirit based on Galatians 5:18-20”

Readings for May 31, 2020 Pentecost Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ In both Greek (pneuma) and Hebrew (rauch),… Read more “The Breath of God”

I pray that I persevere in God’s love by building up my faith through the help of the Holy Spirit. I await the mercy of my God… Read more “Prayer to remain in God’s love based on Jude 1:20-25”