Greetings on this the Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; John 16:5-11
Summary
Jesus’ Departure; Coming of the Advocate. “Now I am going to the one who sent me, But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
And when he comes he will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation: sin, because they do not believe in me; righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.” (Jn 16:5a-7, 8-11).
In this context, “convict” refers to the Holy Spirit’s work of bringing an individual to a deep awareness of their sin, righteousness, and the need for a Savior (personal and original sin).
- Sin – the missing of the mark in our behavior.
- Righteousness – we are made to be with the Father.
- Condemnation – the evil one can no longer be master over us.
Reflection
“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus
and you and your household will be saved.”
Personal Reflection
Your right hand saves me.
The LORD will complete what he has done for me;
your kindness, O LORD, endures forever;
forsake not the work of your hands.
(PS 138:7c-8)
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051226.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry