When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.
So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. (John 16:21-22 NABRE)
As Jesus shared his Last Supper with his friends, we get the sense he knew what was coming even though his friends did not. And during the meal, he talks to them about his departure and his promise that he would see them again. He will go on to tell them of the Holy Spirit, whom he refers to as the spirit of truth.
Lord Jesus, thank you for sending us your Spirit of truth. We remain in the company of your Spirit who guides and consoles us constantly. Help us to live peacefully in our hearts so that we might hear your guidance and consolation. We need your lead. We need your company. We ask for your truth so that we might see you and live with you joyfully as you have promised.
Today, on this Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter, as we approach Pentecost, I will continue to pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit.
Saints Marian and James, Third-Century North African martyrs who lived and then died for the faith during the persecution of Valerian, pray for us.
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