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Last Sunday鈥檚 Pentecost readings signalled the end of the 鈥榟iding鈥� of the disciples. Despite the risen Lord appearing to them and urging them to spread the Good News, the fear of meeting our Lord鈥檚 fate robbed them of their courage to complete their mission. The blessing of the Holy Spirit - appearing as 鈥榙ivided tongues of fire鈥� (Acts 2:3) - awakened their gifts to preach the news to all nations. At Aquinas we are called to continue this mission, and recently lost a wonderful example of how to fulfil Jesus鈥� call 鈥渁s the Father has sent me, so I send you鈥� (Jn 20:21).