5th week in Easter Time, Monday – 16th May 2022 — Gospel: Jn 14,21-26
Spirit of Fulfillment
By observing the commandments of Jesus, we enter into the Trinitarian relationship. The Spirit is first of all a gift from God, but a gift that must be accepted through one’s loving, active response to God’s word. Since the Spirit of truth is the ongoing presence and revelation of God, it primarily does two things: to teach all things and to remind all that Jesus said. Though Jesus taught his followers many things throughout his public ministry, they were unable to understand the heart of his teaching. Therefore, the assistance of the Spirit is needed not only to understand Jesus’ teachings but to deepen its mystery as well. In reminding Jesus’ sayings, the Spirit also brings to remembrance what the believers have forgotten. Therefore, the Spirit does not make revelations of new notions, but brings to fulfillment what has already been revealed and taught by Jesus.
