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April 12 - Acts 4: 23-31

Fr. Michael MachacekNativity of Our LordApril 12, 2021
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today's other readings are Psalm 2 and John 3: 1-8

Today's 1st reading ends with a closing that brings a smile to my face.  That when after the apostles and disciples prayed together, the place that they had gathered began to shake, "and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word with boldness".

it is that very last phrase that I particularly smile about - it reminds me of Fr. Reg Whelan, the Pastor of Nativity from 1990-99, and the very Pastor I had the privilege of serving under after my ordination in 1991.  Fr. Fr. Reg had no problems speaking the word with boldness. 

Fr. Reg was a powerful preacher, and he took this responsibility quite seriously.  if it was his weekend to preach, he would spend hours in his room, praying, reflecting and writing.  By the time the weekend arrived, he was ready to go.  and how many times did I see him go!  Pacing back and forth behind the pulpit, like a caged lion, arms waving, fingers pointing, and his voice so powerfully preaching the word of God.  It was a treat - but it was most importantly and inspiration - and it inspired me then, and still does, to this day.

Dear readers, please pray that all those entrusted by the Church with the crucial ministry of preaching.  may we be as on fire with the Word of God as were the early leaders of the church, and as was Fr. Reg