Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid

“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (JN 14: 25-27)

Both Jesus and the Holy Spirit are “the Advocate.” Jesus, Who is in Heaven, pleads to the Father for us still struggling on earth and the Holy Spirit, Who strengthens us, instructs us in truth and defends us from evil. We are protected—“do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.” (Gospel Acclamation)