While giving His Last Supper discourse, from which today's Gospel reading from John is taken, Jesus promises His disciples that He will send the Spirit, an Advocate to be present with them always. Jesus recognizes their need for His continued presence once He physically leaves the Earth.
It is this Spirit that continually manifests the presence of the Risen Christ. This Spirit aids us when a hostile world challenges our faith. This Spirit aids us in living holy, righteous lives, and in responding to the powerful Love God has shown us in Jesus, as we do works of service to others in that Love. In these deeds, the Spirit is truly actively working in our midst.
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