Salvation is a gift God dearly wishes us to accept. It is not a yardstick against which He measures our worth. He has made it so simple. So, will we accept?
Today we celebrate Pentecost, often called the birthday of the Church. Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the “Advocate.” The Latin word for lawyer is “advocatus.” Like a lawyer, the Holy Spirit defends and guides us. So, when you’re in trouble, don’t forget; ask for your lawyer, and do what he tells you.
The Ascension of the Lord marks the day Jesus' earthly ministry ended, and his heavenly ministry began. Christ's ministry continues to this day at the right hand of the Father in Heaven.
Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter and in the Gospel reading we'll hear Jesus say, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Jn 14:6) See you at Mass!