¹⁴Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. ¹⁵The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit ¹⁶(for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). ¹⁷Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• As you settle into your breath, open yourself to the saints who have gone before you.
• Remember the ways in which these saints touched you life, believing in you, sharing Christ with you, laying hands on you.
• Open your imagination and open your mind and spirit to the days of the apostles.
• Imagine hearing the Gospel for the very first time.
• Notice the peace that surrounds you.
• Hear someone praying for you to receive the Holy Spirit.
• Hear someone praying for the crowd to receive the Holy Spirit.
• Notice the peace that enters you.
• Embrace the Holy Spirit that moves within you, among you, watching over you, holding you.
• As you embrace the Holy Spirit, notice if there is someone you know who needs the peace of the Holy Spirit.
• What is God’s message for you?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.