The greatest gift is to make yourself available.

The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them.

Mass Readings from June 5, 2022:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

The greatest gift is to make yourself available.

The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them.

Mass Readings from June 5, 2022:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/52321 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-8576588270149483604 Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Pentecost Sunday. At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? 16:43 no <p>Homily from Pentecost Sunday.</p> <p>Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?</p> <p>At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:</dt> <dt> Acts 2:1-11</dt> <dt> Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34</dt> <dt>1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13</dt> <p>John 20:19-23</p> </dl> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?

At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?

Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given?

At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?

Mass Readings from May 23, 2021:

Acts 2:1-11

Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> https://fathermikehomilies.fireside.fm/6919 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497831666205144147.post-4991231032652653583 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. 17:02 no <p>Homily from Pentecost Sunday.</p> <p>I know I have what I need.</p> <p>The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace.</p><dl> <dt> Mass Readings from June 9, 2019:</dt> <dt> Acts 13:14, 43-52</dt> <dt> Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51</dt> <dt>Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13</dt> <p>John 20:19-23</p> </dl> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

I know I have what I need.

The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace.

Mass Readings from June 9, 2019:

Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51

Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

]]> Homily from Pentecost Sunday.

I know I have what I need.

The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace.

Mass Readings from June 9, 2019:

Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51

Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 20:19-23

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