Father's Reflection 6.23.24

Needing a spiritual boost?

I’m excited to say that I will be traveling to Toledo, Ohio this week with a total of 19 parishioners from all three parishes to participate in the annual Encounter Conference.

This conference and Encounter Ministries has changed my life and my priesthood by infusing more of the love and power of the Holy Spirit into my life. I am eager to have this flame rekindled in my heart by being with thousands of other Christians who want more joy and fruitfulness in living out the Christian life.

Though the long journey and time were hard for most parishioners to commit to, there is an option of joining the conference online this Wednesday through Friday. It is obviously ideal to experience these times of prayer in person, but God can do miracles remotely too!

Wednesday night will include praying for an infilling of the Holy Spirit, Friday morning is the physical healing service where unbelievable things will happen, and Friday night is a talk and prayer for more of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be activated in our life.

There is a cost of $80 to participate online, but if that is the main obstacle for you to join, let me know, and we will provide you with a scholarship to help you swing it!

Check out the schedule, speakers, and online tickets at encounterministries.us/conference/

Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on me, our fellow parishioner pilgrims, and our parishes in general…without Him we can do nothing, but with His power, we can do all things!

Rejoice in hope,

Fr. Joel