Order glory and peace

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today resonate with themes of the nature of order in the Church that gathers followers of Jesus in peace.

Peaceful skies

The passage from Acts describes the conclusions of the Council of Jerusalem regarding the practices to be followed by Gentile members of the new communities.

* [15:13–35] Some scholars think that this apostolic decree suggested by James, the immediate leader of the Jerusalem community, derives from another historical occasion than the meeting in question. This seems to be the case if the meeting is the same as the one related in Gal 2:1–10. According to that account, nothing was imposed upon Gentile Christians in respect to Mosaic law; whereas the decree instructs Gentile Christians of mixed communities to abstain from meats sacrificed to idols and from blood-meats, and to avoid marriage within forbidden degrees of consanguinity and affinity (Lv 18), all of which practices were especially abhorrent to Jews. Luke seems to have telescoped two originally independent incidents here: the first a Jerusalem “Council” that dealt with the question of circumcision, and the second a Jerusalem decree dealing mainly with Gentile observance of dietary laws (see Acts 21:25 where Paul seems to be learning of the decree for the first time).1 

Psalm 67 is a petition for a bountiful harvest.

* [Psalm 67] A petition for a bountiful harvest (Ps 67:7), made in the awareness that Israel’s prosperity will persuade the nations to worship its God.2

The New Jerusalem images in the Book of Revelation radiate the glory of living in the presence of God.

* [21:9–22:5] Symbolic descriptions of the new Jerusalem, the church. Most of the images are borrowed from Ez 40–48.3 

The portion of the Last Supper Discourses from the Gospel of John today is enclosed by Jesus gift of peace to His disciples.

 [14:27] Peace: the traditional Hebrew salutation šālôm; but Jesus’ “Shalom” is a gift of salvation, connoting the bounty of messianic blessing. 4

Larry Gillick, S.J. finds in today’s liturgy the theme of belonging.

Jesus loves each of us and how we love Jesus is both accepting that love, unearned by us and of course, how we live being so loved. The “peace” Jesus leaves with us is not exactly satisfaction as the world gives peace. The peace which Jesus offers frees us from the necessity of self-satisfaction. Being so loved frees us from the fears and heart-troubles of not belonging, not being loved enough and not doing enough to be loved 5. 

Don Schwager quotes “God is pleased to dwell in us,” by Saint Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 A.D.

"God is not too grand to come, he is not too fussy or shy, he is not too proud - on the contrary he is pleased to come if you do not displease him. Listen to the promise he makes. Listen to him indeed promising with pleasure, not threatening in displeasure, "We shall come to him," he says, "I and the Father." To the one he had earlier called his friend, the one who obeys his precepts, the keeper of his commandment, the lover of God, the lover of his neighbor, he says, "We shall come to him and make our abode with him." (excerpt from Sermon 23,6) 6 

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, shares that the goal of Christian spirituality is to recognize and respond to the continual interior movements of the Spirit, for the Spirit will always lead us toward greater union with Christ and greater love and service of God and others.

The West—and the United States in particular—is fascinated with forms. We like impermanent things, maybe because they can’t nail us down to anything solid or lasting, and we float in an ephemeral and transient world of argumentative ideas. But this preference isn’t bearing substantial fruit. This culture seems to be creating people who are very unsure of themselves, who are grasping in every direction for a momentary sense of identity or importance.
The goal is to get people to a deeper level, to the unified field, or what I like to call “nondual thinking,” where God alone can hold the contradictions together.
When Christians speak of Christ, we are naming an ever-growing encounter, not a fixed package that is all-complete and must be accepted as is. On the inner journey of the soul, we meet a God who interacts with our deepest selves, who grows the person, who allows and forgives mistakes. It is precisely this give-and-take, and knowing there will be give-and-take, that makes God so real as a Lover.7 

Luke writes about the guidance provided to the Church by the Holy Spirit and we seek to live in the peace of Christ as we respond to the Spirit nudges.

References

1	(n.d.). Acts, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/acts/15
2	(n.d.). Psalm 67 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/67
3	(n.d.). Revelation, chapter 21 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/revelation/21
4	(n.d.). John, chapter 14 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/john/14
5	(n.d.). Creighton U Daily Reflections - OnlineMinistries - Creighton University. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
6	(n.d.). Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/
7	(n.d.). God With Us — Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://cac.org/god-with-us-2019-05-26/

Community contradicts the world

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today invite us to contemplate two contradictory narratives about the nature of the response of people to the Spirit led initiatives of Jesus disciples.

Contradict the world

The reading from Luke’s Book of Acts describes Paul led by the Spirit through areas of present day Turkey where he encounters Timothy and makes many converts.

* [16:7] The Spirit of Jesus: this is an unusual formulation in Luke’s writings. The parallelism with Acts 16:6 indicates its meaning, the holy Spirit.1 

Psalm 100 is a hymn inviting the people to enter the Temple courts.

* [Psalm 100] A hymn inviting the people to enter the Temple courts with thank offerings for the God who created them.2 

Reasons for the world’s hatred of His disciples are described by Jesus in the Gospel from John.

* [15:21] On account of my name: the idea of persecution for Jesus’ name is frequent in the New Testament (Mt 10:22; 24:9; Acts 9:14). For John, association with Jesus’ name implies union with Jesus.3 

Tamora Whitney concludes that If we follow Jesus instead of following the world, the world will not love us. This world will not reward us. In following Him, we do not belong to this world but to the next.

The slave is not greater than the master. The followers will not be treated better than the leader. Following Jesus is not easy. It’s not always popular. It’s not necessarily profitable or rewarding in the conventional sense. The same world that persecuted Jesus will not treat his followers any better. But in truly following Jesus, we do what is right. We treat people decently. We seek true justice for all. We love others even when they do not love us. Even when they hate us.4 

Don Schwager quotes “Those who suffer with Christ reign with Christ,” by Cyril of Alexandria, 375-444 A.D.

"It is just as if Jesus said, 'I, the creator of the universe, who have everything under my hand, both in heaven and on earth, did not bridle their rage or restrain ... their inclinations. Rather, I let each one choose their own course and permitted all to do what they wanted. Therefore, when I was persecuted, I endured it even though I had the power of preventing it. When you too follow in my wake and pursue the same course I did, you also will be persecuted. You're going to have to momentarily endure the aversion of those who hate you without being overly troubled by the ingratitude of those whom you benefit. This is how you attain my glory, for those who suffer with me shall also reign with me.'" (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 10.2)5 

The Word Among Us Meditation on Acts 16:1-10 comments that Timothy’s credentials might leave us feeling inadequate as believers. It’s easy to view saints and holy people that way. But Timothy was very much like us. Like most of us, he had gifts and talents that enabled him to serve the Lord well, and he also had challenges and roadblocks that he had to overcome.

It seems that Timothy was somewhat shy, as Paul urged the Corinthians to put him at ease among them and to be careful how they criticized him (1 Corinthians 16:10-11). He was timid, perhaps, but also gentle and tactful. Paul trusted him to deal with awkward situations. “I have no one comparable to him,” he once said (Philippians 2:20). Timothy also frequently suffered stomach ailments, causing Paul to prescribe a little wine to help (1 Timothy 5:23).6 

Friar Jude Winkler connects Timothy to his Jewish heritage. Paul’s sense of the coming end of the world kept him moving to evangelize in territory that had not been previously visited by disciples. Friar Jude uses the background of the very dualistic Gospel to ask if we are giving enough Christian witness.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, believes all of history has been the age of the Spirit. Creation just keeps unfolding. He recalls thoughts of Wm. Paul Young (The Shack), Jürgen Moltmann (Reform theologian), and Richard Hauser SJ (Jesuit priest) concluding with a traditional prayer practice in the form of a Litany of the Holy Spirit.

Pure Gift of God
Indwelling Presence
Promise of the Father
Life of Jesus
Pledge and Guarantee
Defense Attorney
Inner Anointing
Homing Device
Stable Witness
Peacemaker
Always Already Awareness
Compassionate Observer
God Compass
Inner Breath
Mutual Yearning
Hidden Love of God
Implanted Hope
Seething Desire
Fire of Life and Love
Truth Speaker
Flowing Stream
Wind of Change
Descending Dove
Cloud of Unknowing
Uncreated Grace
Filled Emptiness
Deepest Level of Our Longing
Sacred Wounding
Holy Healing
Will of God
Great Compassion
Inherent Victory
You who pray in us, through us, with us, for us, and in spite of us.
Amen, Alleluia!7 

The actions of the followers of Jesus when led by the Spirit will contradict selfishness, greed, hatred, and egotistical behaviour. This will draw persecution to the followers of the Way who will find consolation with the Indwelling Spirit.

References

1	(n.d.). Acts, chapter 16 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/acts/16
2	(n.d.). Psalms, chapter 100 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/100
3	(n.d.). John, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/john/15
4	(n.d.). Creighton U Daily Reflections - OnlineMinistries - Creighton University. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
5	(n.d.). Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from https://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/
6	(n.d.). Meditations - The Word Among Us. Retrieved May 25, 2019, from https://wau.org/meditations/2019/05/25/
7	(n.d.). Indwelling Spirit: Weekly Summary — Center for Action and .... Retrieved May 25, 2019, from https://cac.org/indwelling-spirit-weekly-summary-2019-05-25/

As I love you

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today invite us to be open to the guidance of the Spirit in decisions involving our relationships with others, especially those who are struggling with Life decisions.

Love for Life

The passage from Luke’s Book of Acts describes the process of developing the contents of the letter of the Apostles concerning the place of Jewish practices in the lives of Gentile converts.

* [15:13–35] Some scholars think that this apostolic decree suggested by James, the immediate leader of the Jerusalem community, derives from another historical occasion than the meeting in question. This seems to be the case if the meeting is the same as the one related in Gal 2:1–10. According to that account, nothing was imposed upon Gentile Christians in respect to Mosaic law; whereas the decree instructs Gentile Christians of mixed communities to abstain from meats sacrificed to idols and from blood-meats, and to avoid marriage within forbidden degrees of consanguinity and affinity (Lv 18), all of which practices were especially abhorrent to Jews. Luke seems to have telescoped two originally independent incidents here: the first a Jerusalem “Council” that dealt with the question of circumcision, and the second a Jerusalem decree dealing mainly with Gentile observance of dietary laws (see Acts 21:25 where Paul seems to be learning of the decree for the first time).1 

Psalm 57 prays for rescue from enemies and joyful trust in God.

* [Psalm 57] Each of the two equal strophes contains a prayer for rescue from enemies, accompanied by joyful trust in God (Ps 57:2–5, 7–11). The refrain prays that God be manifested as saving (Ps 57:6, 12). Ps 108 is nearly identical to part of this Psalm (cf. Ps 57:8–11, Ps 108:2–6).2 

The Vine and the Branches section of the Gospel of John contains Jesus description of how to love others as He loves us.

 * [15:13] For one’s friends: or: “those whom one loves.” In Jn 15:9–13a, the words for love are related to the Greek agapaō. In Jn 15:13b–15, the words for love are related to the Greek phileō. For John, the two roots seem synonymous and mean “to love”; cf. also Jn 21:15–17. The word philos is used here.3

In Romans 5:7 Paul reflects on dying for a good person.

 * [Romans 5:7] In the world of Paul’s time the good person is especially one who is magnanimous to others.4

For Thomas Quinn, the Gospel according to John, especially chapter 15, has always been at the core of his love and belief in the teachings of Christ. Jesus states both at the beginning and at the end of this chapter the core sentiment of his message; “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.”

From the beginnings of the Church, the love and care of God was conveyed to all who would open their lives to it. The Church was growing, the authority of the church was being established, and the pastoral care of the followers of Jesus was made even more evident to the new converts.  The words from today’s gospel reading: “…I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain” truly describes not only the mission of Paul, Barnabas, Judas (Barsabas), and Silas, but our ‘s as well. Paul would eventually travel about seven thousand miles on his journeys to spread the word of God; he eventually paid with his life.5 

Don Schwager quotes “Love encompasses the other commandments,” by Ephrem the Syrian (306-373 AD)...

"This is my commandment." Have you then only one precept? This is sufficient, even if it is unique and so great. Nevertheless he also said, "Do not kill" (Matthew 19:18) because the one who loves does not kill. He said, "Do not steal," because the one who loves does even more—he gives. He said, "Do not lie," for the one who loves speaks the truth, against falsehood. "I give you a new commandment" (John 13:14). If you have not understood what "This is my commandment" means, let the apostle be summoned as interpreter and say, "The goal of his commandment is love" (1 Timothy 1:5). What is its binding force? It is that of which [the Lord] spoke, "Whatever you want others to do to you, you should do also" (Matthew 7:12)."Love one another" in accordance with this measure, "as I have loved you." That is not possible, for you are our Lord who loves your servants. But we who are equals, how can we love one another as you have loved us? Nevertheless, he has said it... His love is that he has called us his friends. If we were to give our life for you, would our love be equal to yours?... How then can what he said be explained, "As I have loved you"? "Let us die for each other," he said. As for us, we do not even want to live for one another! "If I, who am your Lord and God, die for you, how much more should you die for one another." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON TATIAN'S DIATESSARON 19.13)6 

and offers a meditation on the greatest act of love which one can give for the sake of another.

Jesus defines friendship - the mutual bond of trust and affection which people choose to have for one another - as the willingness to give totally of oneself - even to the point of laying down one's life for a friend. How is such love possible or even desirable? God made us in love for love. That is our reason for being, our purpose for living, and our goal in dying.6 

The Word Among Us Meditation on Acts 15:22-31 is all about growing pains. With the conversion of many Gentiles to the faith, the Church had begun to experience dramatic growth, and that growth caused some controversy among the apostles. Because things had changed, they had to change as well, and not just in the way they led the Church. They had to change their hearts to welcome people they had once considered unclean and cursed by God.

Whatever the changes are, know that you are not going through them alone. The Holy Spirit is with you. Just follow the apostles’ example. Pray. Listen carefully to each other and to the Spirit. He can help you find the best way to reflect his love and mercy to each other.7 

Friar Jude Winkler describes the practices recommended for Gentiles that arose from the gathering of the apostles in Jerusalem. The decision was made under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Luke tends to report peace and few difficulties in the Christian communities in Acts. Friar Jude extends our understanding of Jesus commandment to love to loving and giving to enemies until we have nothing left to give.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, observes in very real ways, soul, consciousness, love, and the Holy Spirit are one and the same. Each of these point to something that is larger than the individual, shared with God, ubiquitous, and even eternal—and then revealed through us! Holiness does not mean people are psychologically or morally perfect (a common confusion), but that they are capable of seeing and enjoying things in a much more “whole” and compassionate way, even if they sometimes fail at it themselves. He shares from the late Jesuit priest and professor Richard Hauser SJ.

The goal of the spiritual life is to allow the Spirit of Christ to influence all our activity, prayer as well as service. Our role in this process is to provide conditions in our lives to enable us to live in tune with [Christ’s] Spirit. Our effort is not a self-conscious striving to fill ourselves with the important Christian virtues; it is more getting out of the way and allowing [Christ’s] Spirit to transform all our activities. Christ will do the rest. His Spirit has joined ours and will never abandon us.8 

It is in discernment of our journey in the Spirit that we can connect Jesus complete self giving Love to the situations we encounter in our relationships with each other.

References

1	(n.d.). Acts, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/acts/15
2	(n.d.). Psalms, chapter 57 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/57
3	(n.d.). John, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/john/15
4	(n.d.). Romans, chapter 5 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/romans/5
5	(n.d.). Creighton U Daily Reflections - OnlineMinistries - Creighton University. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
6	(n.d.). Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from https://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/
7	(n.d.). 5th Week of Easter - Mass Readings and Catholic Daily Meditations .... Retrieved May 24, 2019, from https://wau.org/meditations/2019/05/24/
8	(2019, May 24). Living in the Spirit — Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved May 24, 2019, from https://cac.org/living-in-the-spirit-2019-05-24/

Invited to remain

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today nudge us to consider how we welcome people in the spirit of our invitation to remain as loving disciples of Jesus.

Welcome others

The reading from the Book of Acts concludes the section on the Council of Jerusalem.

* [15:13–35] Some scholars think that this apostolic decree suggested by James, the immediate leader of the Jerusalem community, derives from another historical occasion than the meeting in question. This seems to be the case if the meeting is the same as the one related in Gal 2:1–10. According to that account, nothing was imposed upon Gentile Christians in respect to Mosaic law; whereas the decree instructs Gentile Christians of mixed communities to abstain from meats sacrificed to idols and from blood-meats, and to avoid marriage within forbidden degrees of consanguinity and affinity (Lv 18), all of which practices were especially abhorrent to Jews. Luke seems to have telescoped two originally independent incidents here: the first a Jerusalem “Council” that dealt with the question of circumcision, and the second a Jerusalem decree dealing mainly with Gentile observance of dietary laws (see Acts 21:25 where Paul seems to be learning of the decree for the first time).1 

Psalm 96 is a hymn inviting all humanity to praise the glories of Israel’s God.

* [Psalm 96] A hymn inviting all humanity to praise the glories of Israel’s God (Ps 96:1–3), who is the sole God (Ps 96:4–6). To the just ruler of all belongs worship (Ps 96:7–10); even inanimate creation is to offer praise (Ps 96:11–13). This Psalm has numerous verbal and thematic contacts with Is 40–55, as does Ps 98. Another version of the Psalm is 1 Chr 16:23–33.2 

The Gospel from John continues the discourse on the union of Jesus with his disciples.

 * [15:1–16:4] Discourse on the union of Jesus with his disciples. His words become a monologue and go beyond the immediate crisis of the departure of Jesus.3

Julie Kalkowski observes that learning to see as God sees is a lifelong journey…to be able to check our all too human tendency to use different standards on how we treat others.

What is it in my life that prevents me from being able to see as God sees? Am I so insecure that I can't see someone different from me as another child of God?  Why am I not able to trust God enough to see others with the compassion they need and deserve instead of feeling fear or discomfort? Once I can figure that out, when I can "Remain in my love." as Jesus counsels his disciples in today's Gospel,  then my " joy might be complete." Which is another quandary I face. Since I know my joy will be complete, why is it so hard to remain in God's love? To follow Jesus? Some days it is so easy and others days, I don't pay attention or I am 'too busy'. 4 

Don Schwager quotes “Joy in rejoicing over us,” by Saint Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 A.D.

"And what else is Christ's joy in us except that he is pleased to rejoice over us? And what is this joy of ours that he says is to be made full, but our having fellowship with him?... His joy, therefore, in us is the grace he has bestowed on us, and that is also our joy. But he rejoiced over this joy even from eternity when he chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). Nor can we rightly say that his joy was not full. For God's joy was never at any time imperfect. But that joy of his was not in us. For we, in whom that joy could exist, had as yet no existence. And even when our existence commenced, it began not to be in him. But in him it always was, who in the infallible truth of his own foreknowledge rejoiced that we should yet be his own. Accordingly, he had a joy over us that was already full when he rejoiced in foreknowing and foreordaining us. And there could hardly be any fear intermingling in that joy of his that might imply a possible failure in what he foreknew would be done by himself." (excerpt from TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 83.1)5 

The Word Among Us Meditation on John 15:9-11 comments that lots of people would pay a fortune for the secret to the complete joy that Jesus promises in today’s Gospel reading.

So there is a catch after all! Obedience is such a chore.
Well, not really. Instinctively, we all sense that we’re happy when we’re doing what God wants—even when it’s difficult. If nothing else, we know this from how we feel when we aren’t doing his will. Cardinal John Henry Newman made this point in one of his sermons:
“Can’t you recall, at some time or other, having done something you knew to be wrong? Don’t you remember what a piercing bitter feeling came on you afterwards? Isn’t the feeling of a bad conscience more distressing than any other?”
Why is it so distressing? Because God created us to be happy by abiding in him. So when we choose our way over his, we are going against our very nature. We are disrupting the flow of love that sustains us and gives us such joy.6 

Friar Jude Winkler describes the gathering to decide how to treat Gentiles who become followers of the Way. The account in the letter of Paul to the Galatians was written before Luke wrote Acts. Friar Jude contrasts the justification declared by Paul and the being saved of Luke. Friar Jude reminds that the freedom of the Gospel is freedom from the passions and sin that keep us from joy.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, cites the poetry of Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207–c. 1282/1294) and the writing of Protestant theologian Jürgen Moltmann to support our contemplation of the Indwelling Spirit. The image of the intimacy of mother and child was also frequently invoked by Jean Vanier in his description of our connection to the Divine.

We continually experience the Holy Spirit as both a divine counterpart to whom we call, and a divine presence in which we call—as the space we live in. There is nothing extraordinary about this. As children we experienced our mothers as both too—as a presence surrounding us and a counterpart calling us. The response to the plea for the Holy Spirit is the Spirit’s coming and remaining, its outpouring and its indwelling. . . .
The astonishing thing is that here the Holy Spirit is seen not just as a divine Person but as a divine element too. The Spirit is “sent” and “comes” like a tempest; it spreads itself out over all living things, like the waters of a flood, pervading everything. If the Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit and the special presence of God, then when God’s Spirit is poured out, “all flesh” will be deified. All mortal flesh will be filled with the eternal life of God, for what comes from God is divine and eternal like God. . .7 

Our intimate connection to Jesus is brought to consciousness especially through the Indwelling Spirit, our guide to living in accord with the will of the Father.

References

1	(n.d.). Acts, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 23, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/acts/15
2	(n.d.). Psalms, chapter 96 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 23, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/96
3	(n.d.). John, chapter 15 - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved May 23, 2019, from http://www.usccb.org/bible/john/15
4	(n.d.). Creighton U Daily Reflections .... Retrieved May 23, 2019, from http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
5	(n.d.). Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved May 23, 2019, from https://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/
6	(n.d.). 5th Week of Easter - Mass Readings and Catholic Daily Meditations .... Retrieved May 23, 2019, from https://wau.org/meditations/2019/05/23/
7	(2019, May 23). God Outpouring — Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved May 23, 2019, from https://cac.org/god-outpouring-2019-05-23/