Throughout the Easter season, the gospel accounts remind us of the privileged moments when the risen Jesus appeared to the disciples in order to strengthen their belief that what he had told them about his resurrection would actually come to pass. The Easter season also gives us an opportunity to hear the stories of how the early Christian communities were established, thanks to the preaching and the witness of the apostles and those who came to believe.
Today, we hear Jesus say to the disciples: When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me (Jn 15:26). Jesus knew that the disciples needed to see his risen body in order to believe, and he knows that we too need help to strengthen our faith. This is the reason why he and the Father sent the Spirit to live among us. The Spirit is our constant reminder that we are not alone because the Spirit testifies to the fact that our God is always close to us and will always love us.
Listen for the Spirit's promptings today and look for evidence that God's presence is constantly but gently calling us to the truth that our hearts will immediately recognize.
Have a great day.
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