Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 15 Joy
Joy comes second in St Paul’s list of the ninefold fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). And, indeed, joy should
Pentecost Sunday
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 (alternative second reading and gospel reading: Galatians 5:16-24; John 15:26-27,
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 14 Discernment
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;
Black and White Armies
After the final round of English premiership games, the sports pages were dominated by picture of tear-soaked, black and white
Ministries, Charisms and Fruits – 13 Interpretation
Our last post spoke of the gift of tongues as a charismatic gift, which manifested itself in the early Church
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 12 Tongues
The gift of tongues is a supernatural gift that was given for the aid of the further preaching of the
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 11 Miracles
St Paul’s inclusion of miracle-working among the gifts of the Holy Spirit which he lists in his first letter to
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits -10 Serving
Service is central to the Christian life. We are called to follow our Lord in a life of service to
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 9 Administration
Administration is an inescapable part of most of our lives and one that is often likely to raise a grimace
Ministries, Charisms, Fruits – 8 Healing
Of all the charismatic gifts that St. Paul describes, the gift of healing is probably the one which might, at
Preparing for Victory
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Pollock preaches for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. In this today's gospel reading Our Lord
A Game of Two Halves …
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