The Catholic Calendar
and Daily Meditation
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
St. Isidore, the farmer
St. Dymphna, virgin and martyr
Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
http://new.usccb.org/bible/readings/051512.cfm
Acts 16:22-34
Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8
John 16:5-11
A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture:
I recall as a child, checking off the days until Christmas on the calendar. We could hardly wait for the big day! The same was true for Easter, but to a lesser degree, as we could then eat candy again . . . a treat we had "given up" for Lent. There was so much anticipation for each of these liturgical feasts. Somehow we never had that same anticipation for Pentecost and yet it is a very significant feast, the coming of the Holy Spirit. With more understanding and spiritual maturity, the focus moved from the material aspects to focus on the spiritual significance.
In today's gospel we hear Christ telling the apostles, "It is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you." (John 16:7) We know the impact made on the apostles when they received the Holy Spirit. They moved from being fearful men, cowering in the upper room, to brave individuals tirelessly proclaiming The Word and founding the Church.
After we receive gifts, we generally give thanks, either verbally or in writing. How would we ever express our thanksgiving for all of the many gifts received from the Holy Spirit throughout our lives? Where would we ever begin? And the gifts keep on coming!
::: Joan of Jesus, OCDS | email: jmurphy(at)syracuse(dot)net
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