Spiritus Sanctus | The Holy Spirit (2)

"Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!" — Acts 8:20 (NIV) 

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The apostles got the gift of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to bless people. Pentecost is an event where God pours out the power of the Holy Spirit on them. Therefore, the Holy Spirit, which is received freely, is used freely as a blessing to convert and strengthen people's faith.

One of the places the apostles went to convert was Samaria. In Samaria, they laid hands and poured out the Holy Spirit. Many people believe in this event. But Simon who saw that assumed that the apostles used magical powers. Therefore, he asked the apostles to sell that power to him. Peter considered this a sin because he had insulted the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Peter asked Simon to repent and ask God for forgiveness.

We believe that all those who have been baptized receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With this power, we are asked to preach the gospel. Gospel means good news. In the midst of challenging situations, conflicts and sufferings, we continue to proclaim the joy of the Gospel, bringing hope to those who are hopeless in life.

 

Reflection on Acts 8:18-25 by Fr. Aris Mada, SVD

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