“On that day: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the
Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide.” Isaiah 11:1-3. St. Bruno said, “In the silence and solitude of the wilderness…God gives his athletes the reward they desire: A peace that the world does not know, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Let us pray, Lord Jesus, You are that stump of Jesse on whom rests the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge and the fear of the Lord. You are the one who delights in fearing Your Father; who judges rightly. Lord Jesus, share with us the fullness of Your Spirit that we may resemble and act like You always. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.