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The Falling of the Fire

May 15, 2005

On this great feast of Pentecost, we reflect on the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit has given to each baptized person some gift for the upbuilding of the church. When one finds that gift, he should center his entire life around it. There are three paths to the discernment of one’s charismatic gift: prayer, listening to the church, and the stirring of the acorn. To find out what that last one means, listen to the sermon!