The Spirit with whom Jesus was filled and who led him (Luke 4:1), who anointed him and sent him out to proclaim the Gospel (4:18), who raised him from the dead (Romans 8:11) is the same Spirit who now anoints the members of the People of God. This Spirit makes us children and heirs of God, and it is through the Spirit that we cry out to God, calling him ‘Abba! Father!’” (#22).The Holy Spirit puts us in touch with our deepest identity as sons and daughters of God. The Spirit inspires us to take the Father’s hand and let him lead us forward. How is the Holy Spirit stirring in you, awakening you to something new in your life? What new steps is God calling you to take through the quiet, still voice of the Holy Spirit? The voice of the Holy Spirit is trustworthy, it is deeply consoling, it brings peace, and inspires hope. The Holy Spirit brings different dimensions of our life into harmony, offers us healing, and opens up a path forward amidst the challenges and obstacles we face. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit leads us forward on the path towards the Kingdom of God, which – as St. Paul tells us – is a Kingdom of “justice, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). Letting the Holy Spirit speak to us as we make decisions in life is a way of letting God’s Kingdom take root in our lives here and now. Listening to the Holy Spirit allows God to sow seeds of the Kingdom in our lives and bear the fruit that the Holy Spirit brings. Come, Holy Spirit, Spirit of justice, peace, and joy. Bring us Your consolation, Your tenderness, and Your light. Speak to our hearts and lead our steps in life on the path towards the Kingdom. Amen.