Holy Spirit as an Advocate

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Sixth Week - Monday*

*Holy Spirit as an Advocate*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 15:26-16:4a*

*FIRST READING - Acts 16:11-15*

*1) Importance of an Advocate in our Life*

Advocate is a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

In other words advocate is a person who puts a case on someone else's behalf and fights for the same

Advocate is necessary in our life, when there is a problem or when we are caught is certain situation. 

*2) What does the Advocate do?*

Advocate gives the guidance

Advocate fights on our behalf 

Advocate, shows us the right way

Advocate remains with us, until the matter is settled 

Advocate defends our position and saves us from further harm and danger 

*3) Jesus promises Holy Spirit as an Advocate*

The Gospel of the day makes it very clear that, Holy Spirit whom God wil send, acts as an Advocate in our life 

When we see the Holy Spirit as an Advocate, it is very clear that the Holy Spirit is the one who will fight for our sake, defends our position, gives us right direction, and fills us with Courage to fight a battle 

*4) What type of Fight Holy Spirit the Advocate does in our life?*

Since he is fighting from our side, he defends us against our opponents or enemies. If so who are our enmies? 

Usually we fight against the following things in our life. 

Fight against Satan 

Fight against Sin 

Fight against our bodily weakness

Fight against Pride 

Fight against jealousy

Fight against fear and anxiety

Fight against Doubt 

Fight against revenge

Fight against hatred 

Fight against gossip

Fight against pleasures of this world 

Fight against selfishness

Fight against laziness

In our day today life we are suppose to fight against these enemies of our life - a holy life 

So in this battle Holy Spirit works as an advocate and helps to fight against these evil powers, to live holy life 

*5) What is the Role of an Advocate in my life?*

Now Holy Spirit being the Advocate of my life, how far I cooperate, to fight against the evils spirits?

Am I convinced that Holy Spirit works an Advocate in my life? 

How far have I felt the support and encouragement, this Advocate the Holy Spirit? 

What are the areas which I need to offer to the Holy Spirit, the Advocate to get some guidance and to fight for it?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*