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!" __________
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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