Reflection for THURSDAY, 7th Week of Easter.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Today's Gospel Verses
John 17:24-26
“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
“Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
Today's Reflection
No one would like to be in court and be interrogated about an offence.
It is unnerving and anything that comes out of the mouth can be a disadvantage and can be used against the one being interrogated.
Even if that is not the case, to be in front of a group of people who is out to question you about your actions and your beliefs is certainly unpleasant.
That was the situation that St. Paul was in when he had to face the chief priests and the Sanhedrin.
But the words that came out of his mouth were not just because of his intelligence and shrewdness.
Rather it was the Holy Spirit who inspired him to say what he said.
The Holy Spirit was his Advocate and came to his defence.
The Holy Spirit will also inspire us to say things that will lead others to believe in Jesus.
May we be sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and heed the signs that the Holy Spirit is showing us.
Then bearing witness to Jesus will be a joy-filled experience.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice day.