Sunday, 1 June 2014

Come Holy Spirit bring us your gift of peace

Last week during his visit to the Holy Land Pope Francis spoke to young and old about the importance of peace.  The following video shows 10 of his top phrases talking about the importance of peace.



For a past post about What is a novena? and a link to a novena from St Charles Borromeo Church
For a link to a full novena to the Holy Spirit that focuses on the the Holy Spirit and sainthood.  We will use these themes for our own simple reflection.  

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Peace  
Scripture reading  Matthew 5:6
Let us give thanks to the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead to save us all.  We ask you send your gift of Peace to us.  Saints by their example show us how to make peace and follow Jesus' call to be peacemakers.  Holy Spirit help us to bring peace to the people around us and to be at peace with ourselves.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.