Gift of Reverence:

O Holy Spirit, give me your gift of reverence that I may always pass through life in a certain silent awe, knowing that you will have passed over the darkness and emptiness of the void and called it to life and that you call me to a more loving life in this world and to eternity in the next.

'Signs' - Faith:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that there are “signs associated with believers.” How do we witness our faith in Jesus as our Saviour and Lord? Do we have a fervent prayer life, serve the needy, speak about God to others, forgive those who have hurt us and the like?

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O My Redeemer, will that terrible moment ever come when but few Christians shall be left who are inspired by the spirit of faith, that moment when Your indignation shall be provoked and Your protection shall be taken from us?

- Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer