We share some excerpts from Father Abbot's homily for this Solemnity:
There is always more when it comes to God. God
always has more for us- as much as we can bear. In a way, we can say that the Holy
Spirit is God’s more- God’s
overflowing more for each one of us. So,
how much can we bear? How much of God’s love can we bear?
The Spirit guides each one of us in countless
and diverse ways. There are absolutely no circumstances in our personal life
journeys that exclude the Spirit’s presence. When we sin, the Spirit guides us
into repentance. When we are sick, the Spirit guides us into strength and
healing. When we face death, the Spirit will guide us into the fullness of
life. So, how can we remain open and receptive to the Spirit’s guidance? To my
mind there is one essential condition for such openness and receptivity. We
need moments in our lives when we can be still, when we can be silent, when we
can listen.
Take
a deep breath and listen to and listen for the Spirit of God breathing on you,
breathing into you, breathing you. And what does the voice of the Lord carried
on the Divine Breath say to us, to each one of us? "You are my beloved child in
whom I delight." My brothers and sisters, take a few moments on this Pentecost
Day, take a few moments every day if possible, and let go of all the inner
noise, stop the interior dialog and allow God to delight in you.
