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United by the Spirit

I pray that all be one. Father, they are united with us, as you are united with me and me to you - John 17:21

Story of Pentecost - Acts 2

Pentecost is the fulfillment of the promise that Jesus gave to his disciples before ascending into heaven, the coming of the Spirit, the Paraclete (or console). What is also striking in this story of Luke, is the unity of early Christians believers were all together in one place . This echoes the prayer that Jesus addresses to his Father about His disciples I pray that all may be one .

United in difference, in differentiation. As a couple, for example, the unit not based on full compliance with the other, but in putting together of different personalities and characters. This difference born of mutual love, enhancement and sharing.

churches, communities and all should work towards this ecumenical ideal, united by the Spirit in the respect for differences. This is not to judge each other more or less than itself, to condemn the way he lived his faith, because it does not match his own vision. This is to let the Spirit of God, the fire that burns in our heart, speak the language Love the true gift of the Almighty.

At Pentecost, tongues were loosened: the Good News was proclaimed to all who could hear. Still and always, like our churches, each of us is called to let the Spirit speak. Let us be messengers of the Gospel, not only words and words, but deeds! It's also being present with those who suffer, who need us, we practice a living Gospel.

What this feast of Pentecost, our churches and our communities are united in the gospel reach the world: Jesus is risen, he is in heaven with the Father and he watches over us day after day. That Pentecost is also for us an opportunity to unite with our neighbor in a spirit of love and respect to the image of love and respect that Jesus showed to the outcasts of society in which he lived.

pray tirelessly for unity is our goal, according to the will of the Almighty and that together with our differences, we can praise our Lord and bring to those who need what the Spirit we request share: true love of God for us all.

Image source: personal photo (c) August 2007.