God will make his home with each of us
This last Sunday, before Ascension and Pentecost, we see Jesus’s earthly ministry come to a gradual conclusion.
Jesus is about to return to the Father, but his final words contain a promise (Gospel): through his Spirit of power, courage and knowledge (he will always remain with his disciples. Jesus is ensuring that his ministry will continue.
In the First Reading we see that the same disciples do not make any decisions without consulting the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who keeps them (and us today) faithful to Christ’s word.
In the Second Reading, John speaks of being carried away in the Spirit. The Holy Spirit of consolation, strength and wisdom is essential for everything. When we, too, know and feel this lifegiving presence of Christ’s Spirit in our hearts, we can repeat the words of the Psalmist who praises God in all and for all.
Through the grace of this same Spirit, we are Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee year. Let’s rest in that grace this week, as the Spirit makes her home in us, and through whom we receive light, blessing and wisdom to be of service to others.
