By Fr. Bernard Holzer, aa
This is the strong message of our new Pope Leo XIV! The Pope is inviting us to welcome the Holy Spirit in our lives:
“May the strong wind of the Spirit come upon us and within us, open the borders of our hearts, grant us the grace of encounter with God, enlarge the horizons of our love and sustain our efforts to build a world in which peace reigns.”
This will make the “ordinary time” an extraordinary time where the love of God is welcomed in our lives, in our families, in our society. Then, all will change. As Saint Paul is telling us, the fruit of the Spirit is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Gal 5:22).
“In this way, tells us our Pope, the Spirit broadens the borders of our relationships and opens us to the joy of fraternity. This is also a critical yardstick for the Church. For we are truly the Church of the Risen Lord and disciples of Pentecost if there are no borders or divisions among us; if we are able to dialogue and accept one another in the Church, and to reconcile our diversities; and if, as Church, we become a welcoming and hospitable place for all.”
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