Gifts of the Spirit
Introduction: Gift of Knowledge
Knowledge
A young man was jogging along a
deserted country road.
Suddenly, he noticed the spectacular
colors of an autumn tree.
He stopped dead in his tracks.
As he stood marveling at the tree's
beauty, he recalled how Edward
Dickinson, father poet Emily Dickinson,
was so moved by a brilliant display of
northern lights that he rang village church
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When he tried to enter the religious life,
he was turned down
by one monestary after another.
Finally, In spite of his disability,
a Franciscan group agreed to accept him.
Joseph acquired enough knowledge
to be ordained a priest.
Eventually many miracles were attributed
to him and many credible people,
including Pope Urban VIII,
saw him "levitate" while praying.
Joseph's constant admonition to people
was "Pray, pray, pray!"
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What is my greatest challenge I face
when it comes to prayer?
If you are a stranger
to prayer,
you are a stranger
to power.
Anonymous
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