Friday of the 7th week of Eastertide
First Friday: Let’s entrust ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
or Saint Norbert, Bishop
First reading – Acts 25:13-21
As the Church lingers in the expectant silence between Ascension and Pentecost, she is invited to reflect on what it means to be truly guided by the Holy Spirit—a life in which every choice, great or small, flows from divine inspiration rather than human calculation. In Acts 25:13–21, we see Paul’s path shaped not by convenience or fear, but by a steadfast obedience to the Spirit’s prompting. Though falsely accused and unjustly detained, he remains firm, because his direction is not his own; it is God who charts the course. In this time of waiting, we are reminded that the Christian life is not a self-directed journey, but a vocation lived in attentive surrender to the Spirit’s voice. The Holy Spirit does not merely assist our plans but calls us to yield our will so that we may discern and follow God’s purpose with clarity and peace. As Pentecost approaches, may we cultivate a listening heart—ready to choose, act, and speak only as the Spirit leads, trusting that true freedom lies in such loving obedience. Let’s reflect: This is a time to surrender our choices to the Holy Spirit, learning to be guided not by our own will but by God’s purpose revealed through His Spirit.
Don Giorgio