Suy Niệm Tin Mừng
Thứ Tư Tuần thứ 6 Phục Sinh
Tin Mừng này hôm nay, Chúa Giêsu nói về
sự xuất hiện của Chúa
Thánh Thần, Đấng an ủi chúng ta. Chúa Thánh Thần chỉ có thể đến khi Chúa Giêsu đã được lên trời. Đó là việc rất tốt
lành mà Chúa Kitô đã để lại cho chúng ta, bởi
vì không có sự ra
đi của Ngài, Ngài không thể sai Chúa Thánh Thần đến với
chúng ta. Chúng ta có thể thấy rằng Đức Chúa Thánh Thần vẫn luôn tồn tại với chúng ta tới ngày nay bởi vì chúng ta thấy bảy ơn thánh
của Chúa Thánh Thần đang sống trong chúng ta. Tất
cả chúng ta có thể nhận được những ơn Chúa Thánh Thần như là những thành quả của sự khôn ngoan, ơn hiểu
biết, ơn biết lo
liệu, ơn Sức Mạnh, ơn Thông minh, ơn đạo đức, và ơn Kính sợ hãi Thiên Chúa. Những ơn này giúp chúng
ta được sống hạnh
phúc với Thiên Chúa. Tất cả những việc làm tốt của chúng ta có mục tiêu mang đến sự
vinh quang không phải
là cho chính bản thân mình hay cho một người nào khác,
nhưng là đem sự
vinh quang cho Thiên Chúa. Chúa Giêsu Kitô đã sống cuộc sống con người của Ngài trong thế giới của chúng ta là để tôn vinh Thiên Chúa. Và Thiên Chúa cũng sẽ tôn vinh Chúa Kitô trong việc Ngài đã sống lại từ cõi chết. Đó là sự thống nhất hoàn hảo và hiệp thông với Chúa Cha,
Chúa Con và Chúa Thánh Thần. Thiên Chúa Ba Ngôi cùng làm việc với nhau trong sự hiệp nhất vì lợi ích của con người chúng ta.
Wednesday Sixth Week
of Easter,Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 / Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 / Jn 16:
12-15
This Gospel speaks about the arrival of the Paraclete. The Holy Spirit can come only when Jesus would have ascended. It is for our own good that Christ has to leave us, because without his departure, he cannot send us the Holy Spirit. We can see that the Holy Spirit exists today because we see the seven fruits of the Holy Spirit alive around us. We can all receive see the fruits of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord to help us be happy with the Lord. All our good deeds have the ultimate goal to give glory not to others or ourselves, but to God. Christ lived his life on earth for this moment - to give glory to God. And God glorified Christ in return by resurrecting Him from the dead. There is a perfect unity and communion with Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity acts together for our benefit.
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of
Easter
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” John 16:12–13
This passage still rings true for all of us today. God wants to reveal to us, within the depths of our consciences, the deepest, most profound and transforming truths that flow from the mind of the Father in Heaven. But we cannot bear it all now. Not fully. And eternity will be spent continually deepening our understanding of all that God reveals. And the process of this ongoing and deepening discovery will fill us with an ongoing and deepening joy. This will be our Heaven, but it must begin now.
First of all, it’s important to understand that God does “have much more to tell you.” Interestingly, coming to know how much you do not already know is itself a form of knowledge. Knowing that there is so much more, that God’s wisdom is infinitely beyond you, that the mind of God compared to yours is incomparable is itself a beautiful truth that must be understood. This truth should both humble you and also fill you with a holy awe of God and the infinite depth of wisdom, truth, beauty and glory contained within Him. This is an essential first step.
Furthermore, by saying that “you cannot bear it now” does not mean that you should not try to bear more and more of the truth that God wants to reveal. In fact, it’s a form of invitation, in that it indicates that there will come a time when you will be able to comprehend more. This should once again foster a hope and anticipation for all that remains hidden to be revealed. Humility in the face of the infinite God is necessary for growth in wisdom and knowledge of God.
How does this growth in wisdom and the knowledge of God happen? It happens by the power and working of the Holy Spirit. It is the “Spirit of truth” who will “guide you to all truth.” But even this statement, once again, implies that this is a process. It is the Spirit Who will “guide” you. And this guidance will continue throughout this life and on into eternity.
This teaching of our Lord begs the question: Have you begun the process? Have you begun to allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into the truth? Have there been concrete moments in your life when you came to know God in a new and profound way that could only have been possible by the power and working of God Himself?
Reflect, today, upon these essential questions. If you have had God the Holy Spirit speak clearly to You, then humble yourself before that truth. Pray for more wisdom and more knowledge of all that you do not know. And if you cannot relate to the idea of there being so much more that is beyond you, then humbly turn to our Lord and beg Him to begin to open your mind to all that He wants to say to you. The infinite mind of our God awaits you to be discovered and embraced. Begin the process today and let Him guide you into all truth.
God of all truth, You, Your wisdom, Your love and all of Your glorious attributes are infinite in nature and are beyond my complete comprehension. As I humble myself before these holy truths, dear Lord, please bestow upon me the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, so that I may open my mind more fully to You by Your grace. May the process of deep discovery be one of great joy and become for me a process that continues into eternity. Jesus, I trust in You.
Wednesday Sixth Week of Easter 2023
Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, have I thanked you this Easter season for the gift of your son, Jesus? Thank you. And thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides me in all truth. Please open the ears of my heart to hear who you are calling me to be and show me what that will look like in my day today.
Encountering Christ:
1. Time and Eternity: Jesus is very patient with us. He has much to tell us, but he knows that it will take a lifetime for us to listen and absorb his words. This is why we don’t want to miss a single day of prayer. He always speaks the words we need to hear, and we only have this short life to learn. It is a supreme grace to be aware of how short our life on Earth is so that, like St. Paul, we may pour ourselves out like a libation while we have the opportunity.
2. The Gift to Be Shared: “He will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” Jesus shows us in his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit that the gifts of the faith are to be shared. This truth motivates us to continue giving of ourselves in word and deed to all we encounter.
3. The Spirit Guides Us: Our Lord promised that the Spirit would guide the apostles to all truth. The Spirit does the same for us. If we’re wrestling with a Church teaching, unsure of the meaning of a Scripture passage, or trying to apply our faith to a concrete problem in our life, we can call on the Holy Spirit with confidence. “We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12).
Conversing with Christ: Generous Jesus, stretch my heart to grow in gratitude for the gift of faith and the union I share with your blessed Trinity. May I imitate your patience and generosity in all of my relationships so that I may be a reflection of your love here on earth.
Resolution: Lord, today, by your grace, I will meditate for five minutes on the Trinitarian relationship.
Wednesday 6th Week of Easter: 29th May 2019, Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Jn. 16:12-15
Paul gained the attention of the Athenians by pointing out their statue to an unknown god; something familiar to his audience. Paul was able to use this as a stepping-off point to explain how God, the Creator of the universe and the giver of life to every creature, remained close to each person. Paul spoke in ways that would be understood by his pagan audience. He did not quote Scripture that would be unfamiliar to the Athenians.
Like Paul, when we speak to people about God, we need to use words and images that they will understand. We need to speak clearly and gently for we are not trying to impress with our knowledge; we are asking God to use us to speak to the hearts of others.
There were some things that the disciples would not understand before Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus promised them the Holy Spirit, who would be able to guide them “into all the truth”. Jesus explained that the Father had belonged to him too. Whatever the Holy Spirit told the disciples would be from the Father through Jesus.
There would be a direct communication line from the Father to the disciples through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. How amazing that must have seemed to the disciples! And how amazing it is for us to realize that, if we are open to the Holy Spirit, we have access to God’s message to each of us. Lord, help me to listen to the Holy Spirit
This Gospel speaks about the arrival of the Paraclete. The Holy Spirit can come only when Jesus would have ascended. It is for our own good that Christ has to leave us, because without his departure, he cannot send us the Holy Spirit. We can see that the Holy Spirit exists today because we see the seven fruits of the Holy Spirit alive around us. We can all receive see the fruits of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord to help us be happy with the Lord. All our good deeds have the ultimate goal to give glory not to others or ourselves, but to God. Christ lived his life on earth for this moment - to give glory to God. And God glorified Christ in return by resurrecting Him from the dead. There is a perfect unity and communion with Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity acts together for our benefit.
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” John 16:12–13
This passage still rings true for all of us today. God wants to reveal to us, within the depths of our consciences, the deepest, most profound and transforming truths that flow from the mind of the Father in Heaven. But we cannot bear it all now. Not fully. And eternity will be spent continually deepening our understanding of all that God reveals. And the process of this ongoing and deepening discovery will fill us with an ongoing and deepening joy. This will be our Heaven, but it must begin now.
First of all, it’s important to understand that God does “have much more to tell you.” Interestingly, coming to know how much you do not already know is itself a form of knowledge. Knowing that there is so much more, that God’s wisdom is infinitely beyond you, that the mind of God compared to yours is incomparable is itself a beautiful truth that must be understood. This truth should both humble you and also fill you with a holy awe of God and the infinite depth of wisdom, truth, beauty and glory contained within Him. This is an essential first step.
Furthermore, by saying that “you cannot bear it now” does not mean that you should not try to bear more and more of the truth that God wants to reveal. In fact, it’s a form of invitation, in that it indicates that there will come a time when you will be able to comprehend more. This should once again foster a hope and anticipation for all that remains hidden to be revealed. Humility in the face of the infinite God is necessary for growth in wisdom and knowledge of God.
How does this growth in wisdom and the knowledge of God happen? It happens by the power and working of the Holy Spirit. It is the “Spirit of truth” who will “guide you to all truth.” But even this statement, once again, implies that this is a process. It is the Spirit Who will “guide” you. And this guidance will continue throughout this life and on into eternity.
This teaching of our Lord begs the question: Have you begun the process? Have you begun to allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into the truth? Have there been concrete moments in your life when you came to know God in a new and profound way that could only have been possible by the power and working of God Himself?
Reflect, today, upon these essential questions. If you have had God the Holy Spirit speak clearly to You, then humble yourself before that truth. Pray for more wisdom and more knowledge of all that you do not know. And if you cannot relate to the idea of there being so much more that is beyond you, then humbly turn to our Lord and beg Him to begin to open your mind to all that He wants to say to you. The infinite mind of our God awaits you to be discovered and embraced. Begin the process today and let Him guide you into all truth.
God of all truth, You, Your wisdom, Your love and all of Your glorious attributes are infinite in nature and are beyond my complete comprehension. As I humble myself before these holy truths, dear Lord, please bestow upon me the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, so that I may open my mind more fully to You by Your grace. May the process of deep discovery be one of great joy and become for me a process that continues into eternity. Jesus, I trust in You.
Wednesday Sixth Week of Easter 2023
Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, have I thanked you this Easter season for the gift of your son, Jesus? Thank you. And thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides me in all truth. Please open the ears of my heart to hear who you are calling me to be and show me what that will look like in my day today.
Encountering Christ:
1. Time and Eternity: Jesus is very patient with us. He has much to tell us, but he knows that it will take a lifetime for us to listen and absorb his words. This is why we don’t want to miss a single day of prayer. He always speaks the words we need to hear, and we only have this short life to learn. It is a supreme grace to be aware of how short our life on Earth is so that, like St. Paul, we may pour ourselves out like a libation while we have the opportunity.
2. The Gift to Be Shared: “He will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” Jesus shows us in his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit that the gifts of the faith are to be shared. This truth motivates us to continue giving of ourselves in word and deed to all we encounter.
3. The Spirit Guides Us: Our Lord promised that the Spirit would guide the apostles to all truth. The Spirit does the same for us. If we’re wrestling with a Church teaching, unsure of the meaning of a Scripture passage, or trying to apply our faith to a concrete problem in our life, we can call on the Holy Spirit with confidence. “We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12).
Conversing with Christ: Generous Jesus, stretch my heart to grow in gratitude for the gift of faith and the union I share with your blessed Trinity. May I imitate your patience and generosity in all of my relationships so that I may be a reflection of your love here on earth.
Resolution: Lord, today, by your grace, I will meditate for five minutes on the Trinitarian relationship.
Wednesday 6th Week of Easter: 29th May 2019, Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Jn. 16:12-15
Paul gained the attention of the Athenians by pointing out their statue to an unknown god; something familiar to his audience. Paul was able to use this as a stepping-off point to explain how God, the Creator of the universe and the giver of life to every creature, remained close to each person. Paul spoke in ways that would be understood by his pagan audience. He did not quote Scripture that would be unfamiliar to the Athenians.
Like Paul, when we speak to people about God, we need to use words and images that they will understand. We need to speak clearly and gently for we are not trying to impress with our knowledge; we are asking God to use us to speak to the hearts of others.
There were some things that the disciples would not understand before Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus promised them the Holy Spirit, who would be able to guide them “into all the truth”. Jesus explained that the Father had belonged to him too. Whatever the Holy Spirit told the disciples would be from the Father through Jesus.
There would be a direct communication line from the Father to the disciples through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. How amazing that must have seemed to the disciples! And how amazing it is for us to realize that, if we are open to the Holy Spirit, we have access to God’s message to each of us. Lord, help me to listen to the Holy Spirit
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