He (The Holy Spirit) will glorify me - Whom are we Glorifying?

Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : 6th Week -  Wednesday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 16:12-15*

*First Reading - Acts 17:15, 22-18:1*

*He (The Holy Spirit) will glorify me - Whom are we Glorifying?*

*1) What is Glorification?*

Glorification means the action of describing or representing something as admirable

It also understood as the way through which we praise and worship God

So glorification is something which is reserved to God only and not applied to the Human beings 

*2) Holy Spirit Glorifies Jesus and God the Father*

The Gospel clearly says that the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus will send, will Glorify Him in all the Aspects 

The Holy Spirit will inspire the Human beings to Glorify Jesus. So it is very important that we need the assistance of the Holy Spirit to Glorify Jesus

*3) How does Holy Spirit Glorify Jesus?*

*First of all the Holy Spirit will lead all, to the light of Truth*

Enlightening everyone to the truth itself is the way of Glorifying Jesus 

In fact Jesus says *I am the Truth* so leading all human beings to Truth means leading every one to Jesus 

Once people are led to Jesus they will accept Jesus as Lord and Master. So this will lead to the Glorification of Jesus. 

*Secondly : Communicate what is heard from Jesus*

*He will guide you to all truth.He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears*

*He will take from what is mine and declare it to you*

Holy Spirit does not speak on His own. He speaks the same message of Jesus 

Speaking what Jesus said and practicing  it is the best way of Glorifying Jesus 

*4) How do we Glorify Jesus?*

The Gospel of the days shows us the various ways of Glorifying Jesus 

First of all listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, who leads us to Truth

Secondly speak what is heard from Jesus  - speak the Gospel message 

Thirdly practice the Gospel in our day today life - this is the best way of glorifying Jesus 

Living the Gospel values is the best way of Glorifying Jesus

 

*5) Am I Glorifying Jesus?*

At times there may be tendency in us to glorify the self rather than Jesus 

Self Glorification becomes a powerful hurdles in living the values of the Gospel 

How do I counter attack this temptation in my life. 

Think about it 

Christian life is meant for Glorifying God and not for self glorification

Am I ready for this mission? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*