Do any of you leak?

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Michelle Moran was for several years , and may still be , the President of ICCRS (International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services) , and in 2007 she was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to be a member of the Pontifical Council of the Laity .

In a talk she mentioned an incident in Billy Graham’s ministry . When doing his crusades around the world Billy Graham would pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on himself before each event . One of his friends who accompanied him on his crusades once asked why was he praying in this way , because if anyone was filled with the Holy Spirit it was Billy Graham .

Billy Graham’s reply was , " Yes . But I leak . "

I don’t know about anyone else , but I am in the same position as Billy Graham . I leak , and daily I need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit .
 
That’s a strange notion. Is that so? Or do you mean it just feels that way?
 
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“. . . out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water . . .”

The river needs to be constantly replenished.

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That’s a strange notion. Is that so? Or do you mean it just feels that way?
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For me it’s a truth .

If I sin , lack trust , am lukewarm , it’s like I’m letting the Gift of the Holy Spirit be wasted in me , or letting the Gift “leak”
 
Yes I see. I was reading about emotional IQ yesterday. It’s quite interesting but I have to say your posts are great. You must do a lot of research and I’m sure it’s appreciated by many others too. Thank you Rob2, it’s the Lords work I believe.
 
You know Rob I’ve come to Catholicism late in life and I’m wondering how much reading I need to do? Obviously I should reread the Catechism in its entirety, not an easy thing becasue I’m over sixty and the information isn’t retained quite so well as it once was. The scriptures. I was given the task of reading St Frances De Sales “treatise on the love God” a very long book, and one by St Thomas Aquinas. Any others you would prioritise for reading?
 
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Billy Graham’s reply was , " Yes . But I leak . "
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If anything, this shows that Billy Graham presumed he had the Holy Spirit. He did not respond humbly. The lesson to learn is not to be presumptuous.
 
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You know Rob I’ve come to Catholicism late in life and I’m wondering how much reading I need to do? Obviously I should reread the Catechism in its entirety, not an easy thing becasue I’m over sixty and the information isn’t retained quite so well as it once was. The scriptures. I was given the task of reading St Frances De Sales “treatise on the love God” a very long book, and one by St Thomas Aquinas. Any others you would prioritise for reading?
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I would not read too many books , but I would read a few books many times .

These two below I found good , and I don’t hesitate in recommending them . Plus any books by Father Raniero Cantalamessa .

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The Lord

The only true and unedited telling of the life of Chris…
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Raniero Cantalamessa: books, biography, latest update

Follow Raniero Cantalamessa and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Raniero Cantalamessa Author Page.
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Thanks , they look good.

I’m having a break now so I’ll wish you adieu.
God bless.
 
The modern world is an an environment that causes one to leak. Distraction and temptation are everywhere, as are a generally godless, prosaic atmosphere.
 
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