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#SV – Together, we pray

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

This sequence of the Pentecost has been modified from the original, which is more poetic, to a simpler language. The aim is to make indeed a prayer that comes right from the heart of believers without the distraction of the rhyming pattern of that beautiful sequence. Come, beloved Holy Spirit! From your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine upon us! Come, Father of the poor! You are the source of all we have, Come, dwell and shine within us. You are the greatest comforter; You are the most welcome guest of our souls; Come and refresh us here … Continue reading #SV – Together, we pray

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Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis (Pentecost, 31 May 2020)

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Cor 12:4), as the Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians. He continues: “There are different forms of service, but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone” (vv. 5-6). Diversity and unity: Saint Paul puts together two words that seem contradictory. He wants to tell us that the Holy Spirit is the one who brings together the many; and that the Church was born this way: we are all different, yet united by the same Holy Spirit. Let us go back to … Continue reading Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis (Pentecost, 31 May 2020)