Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.
Higher taxes are unwelcome but not new. Conditions were worse in Jesus’ day when he not only sought out a despised tax collector but also called for paying taxes, even in a corrupt atmosphere.
âHe is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.â (Matthew 28:6)
I have written about the prayer of St. Francis before. It so touches my heart. I feel so close to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit each time I pray this prayer.
Dwelling on the words for a while now, I feel I must pour out my heart, especially on this Easter Day as we Christians, once again, celebrate âThe Risen Lord.â
When we think of all the hatred in the world, we ask Jesus to help us strive to tear down the walls of hate . no matter what âhateâ it may be.
Apr 3, 2021
William Franklin âWillâ Graham IV, vice president and associate evangelist, with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, will host a three-day crusade in Fairmont is July. SUBMITTED PHOTO
FAIRMONT â After canceling plans to come to Fairmont amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year, The Mountain State Celebration is back on.
Led by evangelist Will Graham, the free, three-day event will take place at Duvall-Rosier Field on the campus of Fairmont State University in July. The family-friendly event is open to anyone. Graham is the grandson of the popular evangelist Rev. Billy Graham.
âWeâre going to have free concerts by award-winning Christian artists and bands, and then, very much like Billy Graham, Will Graham will get up and share a brief message about how people can find hope in a relationship with Jesus Christ,â said BJ Rogers, who is directing the Celebration on behalf of the Billy Graham Evangelistic As
Home blessed home: Local priest shares spring ceremony
LEE WARD, The Daily Independent
April 3, 2021
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ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) If ever houses need to be blessed, it’s now.
After more than a year of fighting an ongoing pandemic, most are ready for a cleansing and Father Mark Elliott of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Huntington is trying to bring them some peace.
Since January, Elliott has been performing the ancient ritual of house blessings.
“Home owners want a cleansing,” he said. “We talk about spring cleaning. This is spiritual cleaning at the start of the year. You’re cleaning your house for the year for the kingdom of God.”