LAYING ON OF HANDS

My Testimony: I Received the Gift of Tongues when a Nun Placed her hands on my head and Prayed over me during Counseling in a Spiritual Retreat Center --- Bridon Francis Dsouza

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The Laying on of Hands is the ritual action of calling upon the Holy Spirit

In the New Testament the laying on of hands is associated with the receiving of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-19). Initially the Apostles laid hands on new believers as well as those who were called to a particular service. (Acts 6:5).

Pentecost, culminates our 50-day Easter celebration of salvation. We are reminded that our Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit continues our salvation story: we become 'joint heirs with Christ' advocates of God's presence.

http://www.parra.catholic.org.au/news---events/catholic-outlook/catholic-outlook-may-2010.aspx/more-news/living-liturgy--laying-on-of-hands.aspx

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Don't let the Pentecostals "steal" something that was Catholic from the beginning.

Jesus and His apostles Laid Hands on people to heal them, to impart the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to ordain ministers.

1. "When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied" (Acts 19:6).

2. "Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them" (Acts 6:6).

3. Jesus and his apostles healed through laying on of hands. (Matt. 9:18; Mark 5:23, 6:5, 8:22-25; Luke 4:40, 13:13; Acts 28:8)

4. "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit" (Acts 8:17-19).

5. "Stir up the gift of God that is in thee, by the laying on of my hands" (2 Tim. 1:6).

6. "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbyter" (1 Tim. 4:14).

7. "Don't be in a hurry to place your hands on anyone [to ordain him]. Don't participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure" (1 Tim. 5:22)

The laying on of hands continues today in the Sacrament of Holy Orders when the bishop places his hands on the priest or deacon. It was always my understanding that only theapostles and their successors (the bishops) should be doing this (but I could be wrong). I am not sure who lays hands on people during a charismatic prayer service or healing Mass, what this involves, nor do I understand it, as I have never been to one.

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If You Can't See the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in Your Life ...
Maybe it's time to clear away some debris.

Sometimes the gifts that we have already received through Baptism and Confirmation have not become fully effective in our lives because our attachments, inclinations and sins are blocking the action of grace in our souls. Think of how a build-up of plaque in our arteries can block the flow of blood to our heart and brain.

http://www.aleteia.org/en/religion/article/if-you-cant-see-the-fruits-of-the-holy-spirit-5883121195024384

Tribunal of Mercy [The Sacrament of Reconciliation]

Do Not Delay Confession - You will call out in vain,but it will be too late.

Take advantage of the Miracle of God's Mercy! - If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity

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