Homily for Monday of the 5th Week of Easter

Love is at the heart of today's Gospel passage. It speaks of our love for Jesus, His love for us, and the Father's love for us. God the Father demonstrates His love by giving us His Son. Jesus shows His love by laying down His life for us and sharing all He has learned from the Father. We express our love for Jesus by keeping His word and living according to His teachings, which can be summed up as, "Love one another as I have loved you."

Jesus promises to send us the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's role is key, as it continually brings Jesus' outlook and perspective to our minds. It's comforting to know that the Holy Spirit is there to assist us in keeping Jesus' word and loving one another as He has loved us. This Gospel passage presents a comprehensive vision of the Christian life: it highlights God's relationship with us as Father, Son, and Spirit, as well as our loving relationships with God and each other.