Scripture: Romans 8:5
People whose lives are based on selfishness think about selfish things, but people whose lives are based on the Spirit think about things that are related to the Spirit.
Thought for the Day: St. Catherine of Siena is one of the great voices of Christianity, though a lot of Protestants have never heard of her. She lived in the 14th century, and was a powerful advocate of the Pope during the schism between East and West. One of my favorite quotes from St. Catherine is:
Enrich your soul in the great goodness of God: The Father is your table, the Son is your food, and the Holy Spirit waits on you and then makes His dwelling in you.
Though we are not yet to Pentecost Sunday (when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit), I love the image of the Holy Spirit waiting on us and then dwelling within us. Though I don’t know for sure what St. Catherine meant by those words, I picture the Holy Spirit’s comforting presence continually serving us. In our recognition of the kindness and compassion shared by the Spirit, we feel comfortable enough to open ourselves to this Holy Gift.
In a time of great difficulty or need, how has the Spirit attended to you? Was it an unexplained feeling of comfort or was it in an unexpected call from a friend that could only be explained by the Spirit at work?
Prayer: Holy and Gracious Spirit, you have been the Source of encouragement and hope for so many. Thank you for your presence in my life and in the life of the faith community. Amen.
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