Receive the Breath of God | John 20:19-23 by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ | Season of Joy
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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. MichaelToday we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the final day of our Season of Joy meditation series. I will lead us in one final guided meditation, praying for the Holy Spirit to come into our hearts, our minds, and our whole selves. This final week invites us to trust the generous love of God, bring our deepest longings to Jesus, strengthen our bond with the Lord, and open our whole selves to the coming of the Holy Spirit. Final Meditation by Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ
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Fr. Michael is a retreat leader, poet, story teller and spiritual director at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a Doctor of Ministry from St Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. He is the founder of Charis, a national Jesuit retreat ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s. For 10 years he trained spiritual directors at Loyola University-Chicago.
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