Fr. Marvin’s Reflection - May 24, 2026

Do we live our lives openly inviting the Holy Spirit to set our hearts on fire or are we acting as if we are still waiting for Him in the upper room, when truthfully, we are avoiding Him altogether?

Following Christ and surrendering to His will can be intimidating, even frightening. We ask the Lord, "Why would You want to use me of all people?" That is almost certainly how the Apostles felt as they waited in the upper room — scared, confused, and unsure of their own abilities as they tried to stay faithful to Christ and His mission.

Yet everything changed in an instant. After receiving the power and fire of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were strengthened in their identity as sons of God and disciples of Christ. Fear gave way to courage. Anxiety melted into trust as they surrendered fully to the providence of God. Their hearts were filled with immense joy as they left the upper room and embraced without reservation the mission of proclaiming the Good News and building the Kingdom of God for the salvation of souls.

Today, ask the Holy Spirit to set your heart ablaze with the fire of the Lord and to make you more deeply convicted of your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God. May the Holy Spirit breathe new life into you, lead you to conversion, deepen your prayer life, and transform you ever more into the likeness of Christ.

In Christ,    

Fr. Marvin