Sunday Reflection (May 25, 2025)
Sunday Reflection upon Psalm 67 / John 14:23-29
Jesus, in his freedom, loved God and kept God’s word. Do we love and keep God’s Word? Last week, I pointed out that the Gospel of John summarizes the Word and command of Jesus thusly, “Love one another just as I have loved you.” May we keep this command in all our circumstances of life. May the Word of God be implanted into our hearts and lives as Psalm 119:11 notes: “Thy word I have hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” The Holy Spirit helps us remember the Word of God, guiding us in our understanding and application of it.
The Holy Spirit reminds us of what is in the Scriptures and the Church tradition about God’s Word, Jesus Christ. Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us and among us; the Holy Spirit deepens our understanding of God’s revelation in Jesus of Nazareth. We are not just recipients of God’s love but also its bearers who are empowered to share it with others. This empowerment is a testament to the transformative power of God’s love, a force that inspires and brings hope to all who listen to the Holy Spirit, who leads us in the way of Christ.
