Sweet Guest of the Soul
“Since the Church continues Christ’s work, she needs the same impetus which guided His soul; she needs the Holy Spirit.” -Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
“Since the Church continues Christ’s work, she needs the same impetus which guided His soul; she needs the Holy Spirit.” -Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
“With the Spirit, light is more luminous. Colors are brighter. Joy is sweeter. Life is richer. From the first moments after Pentecost, Christians have known what is it is to suddenly be awakened to the breathtaking presence of God even in the ordinariness of things.” – Claire Dwyer
“I’ve often had the sense of being called “into the deep.” But at this point more than ever I saw that I could not go alone: to swim safely in the deep, I had to remain in the arms of the Father.” – Grace Abruzzo
Pentecost is coming – prepare for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with this powerful novena!
Who is the Sweet Guest of the soul? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the Holy Spirit for today’s Solemnity of Pentecost, an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Solemnity of Pentecost Come Holy Spirit! Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the