Make room for the Spirit
Happy Monday! I hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having lately. I see there is a chance for rain today. Hopefully, the rain will bring us our May flowers. Thanks to all who participated in the Call For More Program. Many of you filled out the survey on the Disciple Maker Index. The portal for survey was supposed to be closed back in March but it has been extended to April 22nd. So, if you thought you missed it, there is another opportunity available through our website. We have another Carry-Out Dinner on Saturday, April 24th. Seriously, the meal is a pork loin dinner, with potatoes and green bean almandine. No foolin’! Please call the office to reserve your dinner, and thank you for supporting our carry-out meals.
Our Gospel for the day comes from John's third chapter, Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus. I feel that in our Gospel today, as Jesus speaks about being born again and how we experience that through the sacrament of Baptism, Jesus is getting us ready for the great feast of Pentecost. I know Pentecost is still weeks away, but it is good to reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit. We read:
“The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
It seems like Jesus is saying the Holy Spirit’s actions are entirely out of our control. So, we need to be receptive to the urgings of the Holy Spirit leading us to do what is right and good. May we always allow the Holy Spirit to work within us. Sometimes when we have people who do remodeling or repair, we clear up the area so they can easily come in and efficiently do their job. There are times where we need to do something similar within, by letting go of what can get in the way of the Spirit. May we always let the Spirit work! God bless and stay safe!
In Christ,
Fr. Steve Breck
Pastor, St. Mary Magdalene
