Third Glorious Mystery
“The Descent of the Holy Ghost”
“And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting; and there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.”—(Acts, 11, 1-4.)
Hearing God’s Voice
To know, to love, to serve God—there is our life’s work: to know Him through the works of His hands; to love Him for His tender mercies towards us; to serve Him by obedience to His holy law. In fulfilling the duties of our station in life we are called upon to make sacrifices. Under the guidance of God’s spirit let us sacrifice with a good heart, mindful that God loveth a cheerful giver. It may be that God shall say: “Friend, go up higher.” “Go sell all that thou hast and give to the poor and come and follow me.” Should God summon us to heroic work for His sake, let us obey.
O Mary, spouse of the Holy Spirit, teach us to obey heavenly inspirations!