Gospel: Luke 12:8-12
“Everyone who speaks a word against the
Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit
will not be forgiven. When they take you before synagogues and before rulers
and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about
what you are to say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you
should say.
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Reflection:
Are you aware of the presence of God the Holy Spirit in your life?
The Holy Spirit is the initiator of our faith. Before we know God the father and Jesus the Son it is first the Holy Spirit that is first introduced to us. This is made possible through our Baptism and its presence within us is strengthened thru the sacrament of Confirmation. This is how important the Holy Spirit to all of us. Perhaps this is the reason why Jesus said, the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
But it’s also ironic that among the three persons in one God it’s the Holy Spirit that is least known. Then, how could we have that special awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives? And how could we develop that deeper friendship with the Holy Spirit? How could we unleash its presence within us?
It’s through prayers that we can have awareness of its presence in our lives. If we develop a very prayerful life it’s second nature for us to be aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit. It would not introduce itself to us for the simple reason that it has been with us ever since our Baptism.
Be prayerful, live a holy and righteous life and always invite God the Holy Spirit to be an active presence in your life. He will surely not fail you if you live a life worthy in God’s eyes and if you ask with faith.
Do you want to have a deeper awareness of the Holy Spirit in your life? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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