Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
A Palpable Reality
I’d never heard someone speaking in tongues before. My mouth fell open. What did this mean? Continue Reading A Palpable Reality
Baptism of Fire and Spirit
Even though we so often pray, “Come, Holy Spirit,” the gift of the Spirit is already given. Continue Reading Baptism of Fire and Spirit
Coming through Crises Stronger
Everything is interconnected, but we do not always transform this interdependence into solidarity. Continue Reading Coming through Crises Stronger
Living in Christ
From the very depths of his being, Paul experienced and surrendered to the love of God in Christ. Continue Reading Living in Christ
Trusting Our Essential Self
Jesus revealed a paradox in his entire being: human and divine are not separate, but one! Continue Reading Trusting Our Essential Self
We Are Made for Love
God is our word for the ultimate ecosystem that holds all things in positive relationship. Continue Reading We Are Made for Love
The Gift of Confidence
Father Richard describes the gift of confidence, which arises not from our ego or efforts, but from the foundational goodness of God. When we are confident, we believe in a deep way that life is good, God is good, and humanity is good. We become safe and salutary people for others. We do exciting and… Continue Reading The Gift of Confidence
Good Power
Good and Bad Power Good Power Sunday, August 8, 2021 Despite the many abuses of power documented throughout history, power itself cannot be inherently bad. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is described as dynamis, which means power (Acts 10:38; 1 Corinthians 2:5). Jesus tells his disciples before his Ascension that “You will receive… Continue Reading Good Power