Browsing the May 2016 archive of Weekly Reflections
One-of a-Kind
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 5/27/16
Trinity Sunday
“the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” Rom 5:5
The Holy Trinity is one of the mysteries of our Catholic Faith.
The Trinity, 3 persons of God in one person.
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One of a Kind
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 5/18/16
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord;there are different workings but the same Godwho produces all of them in everyone.To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.
1 Corinthians 12:3-7
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 5/08/16
We have looked at the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but how about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit has given us the 7 gifts, wisdom, understanding, knowledge fortitude, counsel, piety, wonder and awe. It is how we use, and share these gifts which develops and ... Read More »
It’s a WONDERful Life!
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 5/01/16
The Seventh gift of the Holy Spirit is my favorite, Wonder and Awe, not Fear of the Lord. Personally, that doesn’t sound like a gift to me. Wonder and awe makes us aware of the glory and majesty of God. It increases our desire to draw closer to Him.
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