Celebrating Hearts on Fire!
June 4, 2017
Easter reaches its fullness on this day, the 50th day, the Spirit’s day, the birthday of the church, the great Pentecost!
What began in cold ashes, what was washed with water and oiled with gladness and nourished with bread and wine now is filled with breath and stirred aflame.
Breathe deeply; let every breath be a prayer.
Play the flute or the kazoo.
Hang wind chimes to catch God’s breath.
Fly a kite. Be on fire today; live passionately.
Challenge someone to act on behalf of the common good.
Take a stand against a grave injustice.
Fifty days of Easter have been given for our delight
and for our salvation.
Rejoice and be glad!
Wear red to Mass today and celebrate the Spirit!
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