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- Fresco on the ceiling of the Chapel of Neufgrange, depicting Sister Eugénie Caps, surrounded by a People of Africa
Holy Spirit, unity in diversity
Let us listen to Pope Francis speak to us of another mission that the Holy Spirit fulfills within the Church and our communities.
“The Holy Spirit would appear to create disorder in the Church, since he brings the diversity of charisms and gifts, yet all this, by his working, is a great source of wealth, for the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of unity, which does not mean uniformity, but which leads everything back to harmony. In the Church, it is the Holy Spirit who creates harmony. Only the Spirit can awaken diversity, plurality and multiplicity, while at the same time building unity.
When we are the ones who try to create diversity and close ourselves up in what makes us different and other, we bring division. But if instead we let ourselves be guided by the Spirit, richness, variety and diversity never become a source of conflict, because he impels us to experience variety within the communion of the Church.
Journeying together in the Church, under the guidance of pastors who possess a special charism and ministry, is a sign of the working of the Holy Spirit. Having a sense of the Church is something fundamental for every Christian, every community and every movement. It is the Church which brings Christ to me, and me to Christ”.
“Spirit of love, bringing about the gathering of all men, Spirit of universal brotherhood, open to the diversity of the nations, come, we wait for you”. Our Spiritan Life n°7.