| 3rd Annual Konkan Fruit Fest, Goa - May 6-8, 2005 |
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| Today's Events include Fruit Carving - Decor - Watermelon eating |
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Sharing below, the following teaching from 'One Bread, One Body.' This Presentation Ministries Booklet <www.presentationministries.com > is annotated: Cost ~ an offering ~ "This book is not free, but everyone can afford it!"
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel (from Catholic Prayers & Devotions --Jesuit Edition)
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in our day of battle; protect us againt the deceipt and wickedness of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
And you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, banish into hell Satan and all of the evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
God Bless:
Clare & Pat de Sousa http://www.catholic-goan-network.net
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Friday, May 6, 2005 Pentecost Novena - Day 1
Acts 18:9-18 Psalm 47 John 16:20-23
GUILTY AS CHARGED?
"'This Fellow,' they charged, 'is influencing people to worship God......'" ---Acts 18:13
Paul was dragged into court and charged with "influencing people to worship God" (Acts 18:13). That's fantastic! What a marvelous "blemish" to have on your criminal record, personnel file, or reputation?
Undoubtedly the Corinthian Jews were ready to produce any number of witnesses who could testify before the court about Paul's influence in their worship of God (see Acts 18:4, 5, 8). Paul left behind a solid trail of evidence, available for all to see (see 2 Cor 3:2). He was guilty as charged.
If you were charged with such a "crime," could your accusers produce any evidence against you? Would there be people who are now worshipping God, receiving the Holy Spirit, going to Mass, repenting of sin, or working for justice because of your influence? Hopefully your accusers would find plenty of these people who could provide the evidence to convict you.
Today is the first day of the Pentecost novena, nine days of prayer to prepare to receive the Holy Spirit in new ways on Pentecost Sunday. May our reception of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost have life-changing and world-shaking ramifications. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, use me to bring many people to worship You in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24). May they in turn lead many others to likewise worship You.
Promise: "The Lord said to Paul: 'Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you,'" --Acts 18 9-10.
Praise: While praying, Regina was prompted to publish a book on the rosary for children.
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