Greetings on this the Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Romans 6:19-23; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Luke 12:49-53
Summary
I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! (Lk 12:49).
The baptism of Jesus (his death as like a fire) results in the coming of the Holy Spirit (as gift as like a fire).
Reflection
Yet I realize that no words of encouragement will be enough unless the fire of the Holy Spirit burns in our hearts. A spirit-filled evangelization is one guided by the Holy Spirit,
for he is the soul of the Church called to proclaim the Gospel. Before offering some spiritual motivations and suggestions, I once more invoke the Holy Spirit. I implore him to come and renew the Church, to stir and impel her to go forth boldly to evangelize all peoples (Evangelii Gaudium, 261).
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102325.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry