Commentary
“The Holy Spirit Will Teach and Remind You”
Today’s Gospel passage recalls
some of the words Jesus spoke to the disciples during the Last Supper. Shortly afterwards, Jesus would be arrested,
and the disciples seem to forget his words ever so quickly.
Knowing those he has chosen,
Jesus knew that they needed help to remember “all that [he] had told them.”
And remember they did.
They would recall his words,
his deeds, and the way he lived his life among them. At least twice, John’s Gospel indicates
that. “When he was raised from the dead,
his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the Scripture
and the word that Jesus had spoken.” (2:22 and 12:16) [1]
And remember they did.
Thanks to them, Jesus’ words,
actions, and his very life continue in the Church today.
Indeed, today, we still live in
our lives the words of Jesus, “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.”
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[1] Francis J. Moloney, SDB., The Gospel of John.
Sacra Pagina Series, Collegeville, MN. Liturgical Press, 1998; p. 410.
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