Sunday Reflections

Being Strengthened by the Spirit

Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday which is called by many as the birthday of the Church. Let us take some time to reflect on the Holy Spirit in our lives as stewards. Firstly, we should never fail to marvel at the fact that starting with 11 lowly men 2000 years ago, the Catholic Church still continues to this day and the name of Jesus is praised and adored all over the world. This is the power of the Holy Spirit. From a human standpoint, the church should have failed centuries ago if it were not sustained by the Spirit. This should inspire us as stewards to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide all of our actions.

Moreover, in today’s second reading from Corinthians, St. Paul says that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit … [and] to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Each of us as stewards have particular gifts and talents from the Spirit that are not to be hoarded but generously used for the “common good” of the Church. We should all take time to reflect on what particular way is God calling us to serve Him. None of us are exempt from this call for St. Paul explains that we are all to work for the good of the Church in our own ways.

Let us pray this week for a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our lives. May the same Spirit that has birthed the Church and guided her through the millennium continue to raise up great stewards to continue to carry out the great commission of Christ in all the world.

Summary

In today’s second reading from Corinthians, St. Paul says that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit … [and] to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Each of us as stewards have particular gifts and talents from the Spirit that are not to be hoarded but generously used for the “common good” of the Church. We should all take time to reflect on what those gifts are and in what particular way is God calling us to serve Him and the Church.