Solemnity of the Feast of Pentecost May 30, 2004 Scripture: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-16, 23B-26 Reflection: “Wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised…the Holy Spirit.” - Acts 1: 4-5 The graced moments in our lives are the breath of the Holy Spirit fulfilling the promise that Jesus made to us as he prepared for his own death. “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper…he is the Spirit, who reveals the truth about God…I will send him to you from the Father.” - John 14:16-17 How wonderful to realize that through the Spirit and through our baptism, we have been gifted with the help we need to come closer to knowing “the truth about God.” To the extent that we pray for and accept this help will we experience the fruits of the Spirit…“Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22-23 Suggested Action: Take time to be aware of the times when the fruits of the Spirit have gifted your life. On this feast, pray that the Holy Spirit may help you to go deeper into the “truth of God.” Sr. Mary Reap, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania