The departure of Jesus and the arrival of the Advocate

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Sixth Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Jn 16:5-11*

*First Reading : Acts 16:22-34*

*The departure of Jesus and the arrival of the Advocate*

*1) Departure and the Arrival*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the two beautiful realities of our life 

Departure and the Arrival. The departure of Jesus and the arrival of the Advocate

Both these realities are very important for our life 

*2) Each one has their Role*

In the salvation history, Jesus had his role 

To take the human form, live with the human being, to preach them the good news,  to liberate them through the passion, death and the resurrection 

When Jesus accomplished His mission he was ready to go to heaven 

To continue the mission he sent the Advocate. This is the beautiful link in the salvation history

*3) The Role of the Holy Spirit*

First of the Holy Spirit will glorify Christ for the great mission 

The Holy Spirit will glorify Jesus through the followers of Jesus 

Giving them special strength, wisdom, courage, preaching skills and motivation to live a  exemplary life 

Through this mission the followers of Jesus will glory Him always 

*4) The Holy Spirit's work still continues*

The sanctification work of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate continues forever 

This work needs continuation because of the nature of human being 

Human being by nature is weak and needs divine assistance through the Holy Spirit 

So its a process and it continues forever 

*5) Departure and Arrival in our Life*

Both these concepts are very important in our life 

The departure of Jesus gives a new entry to the Advocate

This also applies in our life building the new leadership to continue the mission 

Holding on to the position, authority, power and not allowing the new leadership to grow is against the spirit of the Gospel 

When we have done our mission we must be ready to allow others to take leadership and continue our mission 

Am I ready for this shift??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*