Pentecost Sunday
June 5, 2022
“No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord’, except in the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service, but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.”
How special was the day of Pentecost then, but even more special today. As Paul speaks of what is happening around us. The gifts, the service. The Spirit is at work today. Take a minute to realize the gifts that your best friend has. Where did they come from? Do you affirm them for their gift? Who seems to render great service in the community, at church, home visits, a friendly telephone call? When did you thank them for what they do? Where is the Spirit at work in the parish, school, on the job? We are asked to think about the manifestation of the Spirit in our lives.
We now move to a final consideration. St. Paul tells us that the gifts are given and present in everyone for some benefit. The gift you have received perhaps is asleep in your life. May the noise, wind and fire of Pentecost awaken all of us.
by Rev. William J. Reilly