Role of the Holy Spirit as Advocate

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Sixth Week :  Tuesday* 

*Gospel : Jn 16:5-11*

*First Reading : Acts 16:22-34*

*Role of the Holy Spirit as Advocate*

*1) Holy Spirit, The Advocate*

In the Gospel of the day, Jesus speaks about the Holy Spirit, and Sending of the Holy Spirit

Jesus will go to the Father, and He will ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit. 

Jesus calls this Spirit as Advocate. So what is the importance of the Advocate? How does the Holy Spirit work as the Advocate? 

*2) The Concept of the Advocate*

Advocate is a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action

In other Words Advocate is a  lawyer who defends somebody in a court of law

So according to Jesus the Holy Spirit functions as the advocate in the lives of the Christians

*3) Advocate, The Lawyer and the Holy Spirit*

 A lawyer or the Advocate, takes the side of a person and fights in His/her behalf. Likewise, Holy Spirit takes the side of the Followers of Christ, and fights for them 

A lwayer fights for the truth till the end. Likewise The Holy Spirit, fights for Truth to save the folowers of Christ

The lwayer takes the pride in winning the case of His/her client. Likewise Holy Spirit takes pride in winning the Souls for Christ 

A lawyer gives us the necessary information while fighting for the case. Likewise the Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and knowledge to fight against our enemies who try to destroy our life 

A lawyer will try to show the good works done by the party. Likewise, the Holy Spirit will try to show to the world the good works done for the sake of Jesus 

A lawyer always will fill us with courage and hope. Likewise the Holy Spirit will always fill us with hope and courage in our fight against the devil 

A good lawyer always tries His/her best to win the case for the client. Likewise, The Holy Spirit will fight in everything to win our position for Christ

*4) The Power of the Holy Spirit*

Nothing can stand against the power of the Holy Spirit

Such a powerful Holy Spirit has been given to us in our baptism and in confirmation

Have I ever realised the power of the Holy Spirit in my life? 

How do I respond to the Power of the Advocate who guides me in everything?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*