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COME, HOLY SPIRITfill the hearts of the faithful
Today the Church remembers the moment when the very breath of God rushed from the mouth of the risen Jesus, filling the disciples with the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings bring us to the culmination of the great fifty-day celebration of Easter with images of strong driving winds and tongues of fire. We cry out to God in today’s psalm, “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!” During these fifty days, we have baptized, confirmed, and shared the Eucharist with the newly initiated. We have spent these days savoring the meaning of the sacramental life. In these sacramental moments, the Church is reborn. In this moment of Pentecost, we are reborn. We are given the gifts of the Holy Spirit so that we, like the disciples, can be sent forth to be Christ for the world. Let us be open and vulnerable to the driving winds and tongues of flame that can signal a new Pentecost. Let God’s word once again bring us the power to renew the face of the earth.
For reflections on the beauty and power of the Pentecost Art and Theology:
Revitalizing the Christian Imagination through Painting, Poetry, Music and Morehttps://artandtheology.org/
2019/06/04/like-a-wildfire- artful-devotion/
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The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year process sponsored by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to “inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith”.
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- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
- The Joy of Trinitarian Adoration
- Eucharistic Revival and Mission: The Story of Gustavo
- Go Out and Bring Jesus to Others
- Eucharistic Prayer Guide
- Beautiful Light: A Paschal Mystagogy
- Beautiful Fruit of the Eucharist - Bishop Thanh Nguyen
- Encounter Jesus Alive in the Eucharist during the Eucharist Revival
- I Am Here
- Revival for our Church Today
- Eucharistic Revival Resources
- Eucharistic Revival Newletter
- Discovering the Eucharist at Bethlehem
- Beholding the Lord as He Beholds Us
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- To Be an Apostle is to Serve
- National Eucharistic Revival in the Diocese of Youngstown
- Recovering the Connection Between the Resurrection and the Eucharist
- Real Presence
- Bring Your Children to the Table
- Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
- Heart Speaks to Heart
- Bishop Barron: Sacrifice, Covenant, Banquet
- Eucharistic Heart of Jesus is Central to the Sisters of Life
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Today's Readings
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Create A Family Prayer Space
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, families have spent more time together at home. One good use of this time would be to pray together on a regular basis. This prayer time together can be enhanced by creating a place in your home dedicated to prayer.
Making a place for prayer in our home can help us do what the Gospel tells us, to go into an “inner room” to pray (Matthew 6:6). Make your prayer place as quiet, uncluttered, and “desert-like” as possible. It can be the corner of a room or any unused space. Furnish your prayer place with a Bible, prayer books, cross, rosary, icons, and a candle. Encourage family members to use the prayer place for personal as well as family prayer. You can bless your place of prayer, saying:Come, Holy God. Dwell in this place of prayer,
and bless it with your peace and presence.
Bless all who seek you here.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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Activities
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Podcasts Worth Checking Out!
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Jubilee for the Earth Podcast
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Worth checking out on the web
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Social Justice Issues
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Catholic Relief Services
This is the official international Catholic relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies and serving Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.
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St. Joseph Cares
This parish organization serves the needs of Portage County guided by
the Corporal Works of Mercy . . .“For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat, . . . Feed the Hungry
I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, . . .
Give Drink to the Thirsty
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
. . . Shelter the Homeless
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
. . . Clothe the Naked
I was sick and you looked after me,
. . . Comfort the Sick
I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
. . . Visit the Imprisoned
Click here to learn more
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Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are poor, vulnerable, and without hope. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives. Find out more at www.ccdoy.org/.
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Respect Life
Building a culture that cherishes
and protects every human life
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Support Ukraine
Bishop Bonnar has invited everyone to consider making a donation to provide humanitarian and spiritual assistance to the people of Ukraine and the region, through the U.S. Bishops’ Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Visit https://doy.org/Ukraine/ to learn more.
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Annual Diocesan Appeal
The Diocese of Youngstown's Department for Social Concerns overseas the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, a diocesan wide initiative taking place during the season of Lent, that calls the entire Church Family to minister to all those seeking assistance. Your gifts of time, talent and treasure allow us to extend the ministry of Jesus Christ each and every day.
Ministries Supported by theAnnual Bishop’s Appeal
- Catholic Charities in Six Counties & Diocese
- Office of Communications
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- Department of Canonical Services
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