Following our celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, Father Jim Marchionda, OP, joins us from Chicago with a challenging reminder for the week ahead.
In the Acts of the Apostles, two men in white ask the disciples a pointed question: "Why are you standing there looking at the sky?" It’s a call to action—a reminder that the work of Jesus is now in our hands. Fr. Jim reflects on a second powerful moment from Acts where Paul meets disciples who had "never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
As baptized believers, we don't have that excuse! We are called to be "full of God." This means that every thought, every word, and every action should be a living witness to the Spirit dwelling within us. Let’s move beyond just "staring at the sky" and start living as people who are truly alive in the Spirit.
✨ **Key Takeaway:** You are more than just a person created in God's image; through the Holy Spirit, you are full of God. Let your life prove it to the world.
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**🕒 TIMELINE / CHAPTERS:**
0:00 - Introduction: Monday, May 18th
0:22 - The Ascension: "Why are you looking at the sky?"
0:46 - The Mandate: It’s time to get busy with Jesus' work
1:02 - St. Paul and the Disciples at Ephesus
1:21 - "We have never heard of a Holy Spirit"
1:48 - Baptism of Water vs. Baptism of the Spirit
2:03 - What it means to be "Full of God"
2:30 - Our Thoughts, Words, and Actions as Witness
2:54 - A Challenge for the Church and the Nation
3:10 - Conclusion: Being a Living Witness
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