Sunday in retrospect 

Sunday in retrospect

Feast of the Pentecost 2003:
Having prepared poorly for Mass (five pints down the pub and then an afternoon kip followed by a large pizza) it was unsurprising that emotionally I gained little from Mass. Of course, objectively there was much gained by participating in the Sacrifice of Calvary and then receiving the Body & Blood of Christ. Who knows if and how much grace I received.
What I do know is that my venial sins were forgiven.

I pray that one day the Holy Spirit will grant me the gift of courageous prophesy. I know what to say (after the event), but almost always lack the courage to say it, or the wisdom to say it properly.