“As they prayed, the place where they gathered shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” These are the words concluding today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (4:23-31) after Peter and John are released from prison for proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Incredible things happen through the intercession of prayer. Even though we may not gather together right now, may the earth shake because of our prayers: of praise and thanksgiving for our redemption, of worship and adoration of the God who is victorious over sin and death. May continue to pray, lifting up our hearts, souls, and minds to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is through prayer that the power of Holy Spirit, given to us at Baptism and again at Confirmation, is activated more fully in our lives to proclaim the word of God boldly and to live for God boldly. Come Holy Spirit!