We begin our annual pilgrimage of Lent in faith and hope with the penitential rite of the imposition of ashes.
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on "The Holy Spirit and the Bride," reflecting on the heritage of prayer in the Book of Psalms.
Let us continue the catechesis on the Holy Spirit who guides the Church towards Christ our hope. He is the guide.
The account of Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:1-11) shows us two areas of the Holy Spirit’s working in the Church: in us and in mission, with two characteristics: power and gentleness.
Jesus is the vine; we are the branches. Like a patient farmer, God, the merciful and good Father, tenderly cultivates us so that our lives may be filled with much fruit.