For the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops.
This powerful reflection contrasts two distinct realities of welcoming the Holy Spirit. Saints Timothy and Titus, beloved leaders of the apostolic church, who received the laying on of hands and remained deeply open to the Spirit of Love. Saint Paul's request for Timothy to stay continually open to the grace of ordination serves as a model for us all – a grace that constantly moves us to live like Jesus, love the Father, and evangelize.
In stark contrast, the scribes in the Gospel of Mark, who, despite their learning and observance, closed themselves off to the Spirit's work in Jesus. Their denial reached the point of attributing Christ's healing power to Satan, leading to Jesus' teaching on the sin against the Holy Spirit. This is a denial and closing off to God's love, an unforgivable sin not due to a specific act, but a fundamental, permanent attitude that prevents us from receiving grace.
This video urges us to be extremely attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Discover how dedicating time to silence, prayer, active participation in sacraments, and embracing every opportunity to be loved by God can keep us open and filled with His Spirit.
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Timeline:
0:02 Welcome to A Word of Hope with Father Yamil Samalot Rivera
0:17 Introduction: Contrasting Realities of Welcoming the Holy Spirit
0:30 Saints Timothy & Titus: Openness to the Spirit and Grace of Ordination
1:09 The Scribes: Closing Themselves Off to the Spirit in Jesus
1:33 Understanding the Sin Against the Holy Spirit
1:57 Why it's an Unforgivable Sin: A Fundamental, Permanent Attitude
2:21 The Call to Be Attentive to the Holy Spirit's Promptings
2:31 How to Remain Open: Silence, Prayer, Sacraments, and God's Love
2:54 Closing Message in Spanish (Call to be open like Saints Timothy & Titus)
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