Dear Members of the St. Philip’s Community,
On this, the seventh week of the season of Easter, the reading for this week’s Chapel is from the Acts of the Apostles. In this lesson, Jesus answers the disciples’ question by telling them “You don’t need to know everything God is doing. God has a special timeline. You will receive special power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. And then, you will speak for me wherever you go.” Jesus then ascended to heaven and they could no longer see him.
Like all of us these days, the disciples were confused and did not quite understand. What did Jesus say about the Holy Spirit? I am sure they asked themselves this question over and over. And still without understanding, but trusting Jesus, they went back to Jerusalem to wait.
Somehow this sounds so very familiar, as we too are uncertain of what comes next. We have been physically distant for over two months. How much longer will we have to wait? I do not have answers, but I have faith. Faith, that with patience, resiliency, and following best practices, we will find our way. Next Sunday is the day of Pentecost. We will celebrate the day when the Holy Spirit comes to the disciples. So let us too, wait faithfully.
I wish you all a summer of rest and renewal, as I continue daily prayers for our community and our nation to get through this crisis. Whatever the future holds I trust that together we will face it with love and resiliency.
Until we see each other again.
Mrs. Blanca Famadas
Chaplain
