Pope Francis: The Lord invites us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit

Pope Francis said Sunday that the Church cannot remain static because the Holy Spirit guides the Church along the paths of history.

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By (CNA/EWTN)
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
5/28/2019 (5 years ago)

Published in Europe

Keywords: Pope Francis, Lord invites, Holy Spirit

Vatican City, (CNA) - "The Lord today invites us to open our hearts to the gift of the Holy Spirit," Pope Francis said May 26.

The mission of the Catholic Church is characterized by docility to the work of the Holy Spirit, who continually makes the Risen Lord alive and present, he said.

In his Regina Coeli address from the window of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis reflected on Jesus' words at the Last Supper, "The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name -- he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have told you."

"As the moment of the cross approaches, Jesus reassures the Apostles that they will not remain alone: '

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