I realize that after the Lenten and Easter Seasons are over, some of you are lost for a daily reading and reflection on Scripture as we don't have a "little book" for you to use as we did during the past two liturgical seasons.  I would like to encourage all of you to consider joining our bulk subscription to "Give Us This Day" which comes monthly to church, and can be picked up at church before each new month arrives.  It is $20 for the whole year (starting in July).  Please sign-up and pay your $20 over the next few weeks before or after Mass on the weekend or at the church office during office hours.  Besides daily Scripture and reflections from competent people (see below), it also gives a short biography of a "holy" person and some helpful and timely prayers for the month.

On Pentecost there was a wonderful refelction from Pope Francis in "Give Us This Day" from a homily he gave three years ago on Pentecost.  I would like to share it with you over the next few weeks by breaking it down into three parts. In speaking on the workings of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis speaks of the "newness" of the Holy Spirit.  He says it always makes us a bit fearful because we feel more secure if we have everything under control.  It is hard to abandon ourselves to Him with complete trust, allowing the Holy Spirit to be the soul and guide of our lives in every decision.  He encourages us to be open to "God's surprises" and try not to be closed and fearful before the "newness" of the Holy Spirit.