Gospel: John 16:12-15
He will
glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.
Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will
take from what is mine and declare it to you.”
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Reflection:
The story is
told of a prayerful wife who would always make the first move to reconcile with
her husband whenever they had misunderstandings. In their twenty-five years of
marriage, it was always she who humbly initiated reconciliation. And each time,
by the grace of God, she was successful in her peace offerings toward her
husband.
Who moves her heart to reconcile? It is the Holy
Spirit. He gently guides her, speaks to her soul, and whispers to her mind,
urging her to be humble and make the first move. Why does she listen? Because
she is prayerful. In silence and in prayer, she discerns and recognizes the
voice of the Holy Spirit.
God the Holy Spirit is our Advocate, our Comforter,
our Divine Companion—ever present with us since the moment of our Baptism. His
presence was sealed and deepened within us during our Confirmation. Yet sadly,
not all of us are aware of His loving presence dwelling in our hearts.
The Holy Spirit is always there—ready to guide, to
console, to lead us back to the path of peace and holiness. But why are we
often unaware of Him? Because many of us do not live prayerfully. A heart that
prays is a heart that hears. It is through a life of prayer that we begin to
recognize the gentle stirrings of the Holy Spirit within us.
Are you living a prayerful life? Are you aware of the sacred and constant presence of the Holy Spirit in your life? If not yet, begin today. Start praying, even in small, quiet moments—and slowly but surely, your heart will awaken to the beautiful awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence and guidance in your life. — Marino J. Dasmarinas
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