HOMILY OF THE 5TH MONDAY IN EASTER — YEAR A

HOMILY OF THE 5TH MONDAY IN EASTER — YEAR A

HOMILY THEME: LOVE IN OBEDIENCE THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT

BY: Fr. Isaac Awe

Jesus calls we his disciples to walk in his way of love through obedience to the will of the Father. True love is more than sentiment or good intentions. As important as these may be they are not the proof of sincere love. True love for God is expressed in obedience and obedience is expressed in love. Jesus promised to give his followers the best of gifts, the Holy Spirit as their Counsellor and Helper.

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How does the Holy Spirit help us? Counsellor is a legal term for one who defends someone against an adversary and who guides that person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and Helper who brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life. The Holy Spirit is also the Giver of life — the life of God — and the One who guides us in the way of truth.

We can never stop learning because the Spirit leads us more and more into the knowledge of God’s love and truth. Jesus also promised his followers the gift of peace. Peace is more than the absence of conflict or trouble. Peace includes everything which makes for our highest good. Trust in God, faith in his promises, and obedience to his word lead us to peace and safety in God’s presence.

Reflection: What can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus?

PRAYER: O God, you are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings and the bestower of affection, who sends peace to those who receive it. Open to us this day the sea of your love and water us with abundant streams from the riches of your grace and from the most sweet springs of your kindness. Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace; enkindle in us the fire of your love; sow in us your fear; strengthen our weakness by your power; bind us closely to you and to each other in our firm and indissoluble bond of unity. Amen (An ancient prayer from the Syrian Clementine liturgy)

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