May 15, 2015 – From Sr. Toby Lardie

May 15, 2015 | Posted in For Contemplation

I have been intrigued by the scripture readings for the weekdays since Easter. The first reading has been generally taken from the Acts of the Apostles and recount amazing deeds performed in the name of Jesus, bold preaching from confident disciples, and incredible moving forward in spite of hardships in the early church. The Gospel reading, on the other hand, has told of the fear, questions and lack of understanding of the Apostles who just didn’t get it. It was the coming of the Spirit at that first Pentecost that made the difference and catapulted the followers of Jesus into a new moment. What happened at that first Pentecost that changed everything forever?

Unless the eye catch fire,
The God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire
The God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire
The God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire,
The God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire,
The God will not be known.

William Blake (1757-1827) from Pentecost

What does it mean to catch fire, to Ignite, to burst into flames? What will set my heart on fire for God? Come, Holy Spirit, that I may catch fire for You.

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