SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST, JUNE 8
THE SPIRIT OF STRENGTH AND
HOLINESS
With
this feast of Pentecost or the advent of the Holy Spirit, the face of God
becomes complete. God is the Father, God is the Son, but there is another
person in the same God. And the Third Perso n has its name too, that Person is
called the “Holy Spirit”.
The
Holy Spirit has two images which shows what relationship he has with our lives.
The
first image, seen in the Acts of the Apostles- the Holy Spirit as “strong
mighty wind” that filled the place. It is not just a wind but a mighty wind-
strong- powerful. For the Holy Spirit is the power of God. God is with the Holy
Spirit always showing his power.
And
the Holy Spirit gives strength to our lives. Whoever possesses the Holy Spirit
has courage, stability, strength to be God’s disciple in this world. We always
think that it is easy to follow God’s will but we, ourselves are the ones who
proved that every time we come to God, trials and temptations come to us. Here,
we are gradually weakened and many people fall.
But
here, the Holy Spirit also begins to manifest. He will always come and give us
power every time we come to him and open our hearts. Because of the Holy
Spirit, our church is still filled with prophets, apostles and martyrs that
until now, sets an example of strength and power from God.
The
second image of the Holy Spirit is Breath. In the gospel of Saint John, Jesus
breathed on the disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. The first image refers to
a mighty wind, and this second image refers to a gentle wind- breath. In the
very beginning, God breathed on Adam in order for him to have life. The Holy
Spirit is Breath for he is the source of our life and new life- most especially
to holy life.
He
is the Spirit that bring us to friendship with God, obedience to God, prayer
and worship. He is the Spirit who peacefully dwells in our hearts for us to
have a transformation.
