The disciples’ sadness at Jesus’ second departure was alleviated by the joy and hope that the Paraclete He promised to send gave them. In the same way, Jesus remains in us, in an intangible manner, so that we experience Him through faith and He can be present to all people at all times.
Day: May 13, 2023
Without the Spirit, the Gospel is but a doctrine
The Third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, is Jesus’ gift to us to comfort us, to breathe life into His Word, to inspire us with wisdom and prudence, and guide us in our battle against the spirit of this world.