Gospel: May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026 (Monday)

5th Week of Easter

Psalter: Week 1 (White)

Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16

Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.

1st Reading: Acts 14:5-18

Gospel: John 14:21-26

Whoever keeps my commandments is the one who loves me.

If he loves me, he will also be loved by my Father; I too shall love him and show myself clearly to him.”

Judas not Judas Iscariot asked Jesus, “Lord, how can it be that you will show yourself clearly to us and not to the world?” Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word and my Father will love him; and we will come to him and live with him. But if anyone does not love me, he will not keep my words; and these words that you hear are not mine, but the Father’s who sent me.

I told you all this while I am still with you. From now on the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I have told you.

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Reflection:

“The love between the Father and the Son.”

An advocate is a professional qualified to represent another in a court of law. Advocates support clients in various legal matters.

Jesus describes an advocate who will come to assist his disciples at the appointed time: the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is described as “the love between the Father and the Son.” This Spirit empowered the disciples to continue Jesus’ mission after He returned to His Father, enabling them to preach the Gospel to all nations, even in the face of adversity and martyrdom.

The same Spirit has been given to us. Through baptism, we receive strength from the Holy Spirit, assuring us of Jesus’ enduring presence. In the Spirit, we carry on Christ’s mission in whatever vocation God has entrusted to us.