The Spirit of Truth in my Life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Sixth Week : Monday*

*Gospel : Jn 15:26-16:4a*

*First Reading : Acts 16:11-15*

*The Spirit of Truth in my Life*

*1) The reality of the Spirit of Truth*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about the Spirit of Truth, who proceeds from the Father,

It is who sends the Spirit of Truth from the Father 

The spirit of Truth, deals with the truth and truth only 

*2) The work of the Spirit of Truth*

He will help us to understand the teachings of Jesus 

He will help us to face the persecution 

He will fight taking our side like an advocate

He will fill us with his gifts and talents 

*3) The reception of the Spirit of Truth*

All Christians receive the spirit of truth at the time of Baptism 

Once again we receive the spirit of Baptism at the time of confirmation 

Each time when we receive the sacraments we get the  experience of the spirit of Truth 

In fact the life of a Christian is filled with the Spirit of Truth 

*4) The Spirit of Truth and the World*

Today the world is governed by the lies 

There are thousands who try to make lie as truth 

The world is filled with the darkness of lies 

Every sphere of life we see that lies donate every reality of our life 

In this context as a Christian who has received the Spirit of Truth, what is my responsibility? 

*5) How truthful I am?*

A Christian is called upon and anointed to live under the  inspiration of the Spirit of Truth 

If so, what is the influence of the Spirit of Truth in my life? 

How truthful I am in my life? 

How sincere I am to myself? 

How sincere I am to my friends? 

How sincere I am to my family members? 

How sincere I am to my Lord? 

How sincere I am to my neighbors? 

How sincere I am to my duty and responsibilities? 

Am I cooperating with the Spirit of Truth? 

Am I allowing the Spirit of truth to control my life?

What are the blocks which hinder the workings of the Spirit of truth in my life?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*