"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: The Counselor Comes

BEADS OF JOY 05-07-18

“The Counselor Comes”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel:

John 15:26-16:4a (Counselor Will Bear Witness)

“But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning. (John 16) I have said all this to you to keep you from falling away. They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. And they will do this because they have not known the Father, nor me. But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.”

Reflection:
Jesus has done a most splendid loving gesture when He and the Father sent the Holy Spirit to be with us. This is the best of the best when it comes to help strengthening us spiritually. The Holy Spirit challenges us, the Holy Spirit advises us, and the Holy Spirit shows us and always leads us to Jesus. The Holy Spirit when understood spiritually and the Spirit is alive within; the Holy Spirit becomes the “litmus test” for our choices and our decisions and events as they unfold in our lives.

What do I mean my “litmus test”? To be sure we are all on the same page -I will explain my use of this statement. The meaning I use in what I am saying is this: Litmus test - a test that relies on a single indicator. With the help of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit from God Himself; the choices and challenges and events in my life will know immediately (that one single indicator) whether it is good or not to do or be or have or whatever. Our morals will be attentive, and our reverence and even our love for God will be in order and attentive to God, when the Spirit is alive within us.

St. Augustine said it best and I love this, you may want to write this down and share it and truly live it. He is so right to the insight and understanding of these most blessed words:

“Love God and do whatever you please: for the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the One who is Beloved.” ~St Augustine

If you love God, then his Holy Spirit, who dwells in you, will conform you—all of you, including your desires—into the image of his Son, Jesus Christ. In this way, what pleases you and what pleases God become one and the same, such that if you love God, you can do whatever pleases you and God will be pleased. I really hope this all made sense, I love this idea of being so in love with our Lord, that your so at one with Him, you would never do anything to offend Him or disobey Him.

Seven Reasons Why
We Need the Holy Spirit

Pondering these thoughts today: Consider praying for the Holy Spirit to help you, strengthen you and fill you with faith, hope and love. With the Holy Spirits assistance and counsel, you will build courage and perseverance in your quest for a deeper relationship with our Lord. Have you ever considered truly turning to the Holy Spirit and asking for help and guidance in your spiritual journey? If not, I highly recommend you do. It might surprise you how helpful and great the response will be. Teach us to love more consciously Lord as we seek Your presence; teach us to turn to the Holy Spirit more often in our daily prayers.

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS

Today is Monday: We pray the Joyful Mysteries:

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation (Humility) – Luke 1:26-28
2. The Visitation (Love of Neighbor) – Luke 1:39-45
3. The Birth of Jesus (Poverty of Spirit) – Luke 2:1-20
4. The Presentation (Purity of Mind & Spirit) – Luke 2:22-38
5. Finding in The Temple (Obedience) –Luke 2:41-50

I simply love Monday mornings, because every morning begins with the Rosary.