PENTECOST SUNDAY

Solemnity of the Pentecost John 20:19-23 We have a beautiful responsorial psalm today. “LORD, SEND OUT YOUR SPIRIT AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH.” The Solemnity of the Pentecost reminds us of our mission: “RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH.” How? To answer this profound question, let me use our readings as our guide for a better solution. First, the first reading reminds us of the power of language. “All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages.” Friends, let us not be afraid like the apostles because the “Breath of God” gives us the power to penetrate the hearts of the people. The disciples from being timid and fearful they became brave and courageous proclaimers. When we open our life to the Spirit there will be dynamism, energy, vitality and power in us. Language can change people. Language can move the heart. Friends, the power to tear down or build up lies in the power of your language. Remember that words can inspire and can destroy as well. Renew the face of the earth by your kind words. Suffice it to say, to renew the face of the earth speak the language of God alive in different languages. Second, to renew the face of the earth let us be an agent of unity. The Holy Spirit guarantees unity. Diversity should leads to unity. Unity is strength, division is weakness. When there is team work and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved. My dear friends, as church we don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be united. As family, we don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be united. There is no perfect husband, no perfect wife, no perfect priest but we can be a channel of unity. Individualism is a cancer to our community. Individualusm is like a virus. To transform the world we need different minds to work together. Diversity must lead to unity. Take note, unity cannot be spelled without “U.” Please never isolate yourself from your community. Our church is not exclusive! It is not only for brown people nor for the white nor for the black. It is for all and for everybody. Finally, to renew the face of the earth let us be an agent of forgiveness by being a medium of love. “Forgiving is the highest form of loving.” Hiding in the locked door Jesus transformed His apostles by breathing them the Spirit. He recreate dynamism by forgiveness of sin. Forgiveness of sin restore us back to God and the Holy Spirit opens the way back to God through reconciliation. When there is forgiveness of sin peace is serve. Conclusion: Bring a heart that never hates. Carry a smile that never fades. Bring a touch that never hurts and always carry a love that never breaks. Happy birthday to all of us. Let us continue to walk in the road of holiness. Blessings Fr. Jhack