The need of the Holy Spirit to Praise God

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season : 4th Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Lk 1:67-79*

*First Reading : 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16*

*The need of the Holy Spirit to Praise God*

*1) Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit*

The Gospel of the day begins with this fact 

Zachariah was full of Holy Spirit. So he began to praise God 

The canticle of Zachariah is nothing but praising God, for his mighty deeds 

This happens only when Zachariah was full of Holy Spirit

*2) The Highlights of His praise*

God has set his people free from slavery of sin and bondage 

He has raised a mighty saviour to deliver his people from the bondage of Sin 

He has saved His people from the enemies and from the hands all who hate them

God has remembered His Holy covenant and shown mercy to His people 

God has made His people to worship Him without any fear 

He has forgiven all our sins and delivered us from the darkness of sin and the shadow of death

*3) The Power of the Holy Spirit*

H.S. made Zachariah to praise God 

H.S. motivated St Stephen to forgive His enemies and to sacrifice His life 

H.S. changed the Apostles from cowards to strong men of faith 

H.S. helped the Apostles to speak in tongues 

H.S. help many believers  to perform great miracles

*4) Holy Spirit in my Life*

We receive Holy Spirit at the time of Baptism

The sacrament of Confirmation is specifically helps us to receive the Holy Spirit

All the sacrament really help us to receive the Holy Spirit

*5) My experience of the Holy Spirit*

Do I feel the power of the Holy Spirit? 

If I am able to praise God, in all circumstances, I am filled with Holy Spirit

If I am able to forgive, love, share, sacrifice, and humble my self the Holy Spirit is work in me 

If I am able to face all the challenges of my life, then I am full of Holy Spirit

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*