The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 186: Power From On High
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Jul 5, 2025 The discussion centers around the power of the Holy Spirit's descent at Pentecost. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes the strength found in trusting and waiting for God's grace amid feelings of poverty. He contrasts the fervor of Lent with the joy of Easter, inviting listeners to embrace grace rather than control. There's a focus on surrendering to divine empowerment and experiencing hope in challenging times, encouraging a prayerful attitude reflecting the spirit of Mary and the disciples.
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Catholics' Lent vs Easter Focus
- Catholics engage deeply with Lent but tend to overlook the joy and celebration of Easter.
- We often focus on penance over embracing the resurrection and joy of Easter, which limits our spiritual experience.
Christian Poverty and Waiting
- The Beatitudes invite a posture of waiting, surrender, and dependence on God’s timing and action.
- True Christian spiritual poverty involves trusting and waiting for God rather than self-reliance.
Waiting for Divine Power
- Christian power comes from God and must be received, not earned or achieved by ourselves.
- We are called to wait in dependence on God to be clothed with power from on high.
