The message for our readings today is that it is possible for us all to have a relationship of unity and security and peace which comes from God the Father – through his Son, Jesus – by the power of the working of the Holy Spirit.
In the gospel passage Jesus is praying for the apostles – shortly after the Last Supper. He is praying to his Father in heaven to make him and these, his best friends, united in knowledge and purpose of action. He is praying for their security and safety in the world – which will not treat them any better than they treated him. He is praying that – come what may – the peace and comfort and strength – that only the Holy Spirit can give - will abide in them and remain in them – and not only them, but also their successors.
In the first reading St. Paul is speaking to the Ephesians and telling them that they too must be united in their knowledge of Christ and the power of his death and resurrection which he has preached to them; they must find their strength and security in days and years ahead from the rock-like foundation in the faith that they had received from his own hands; they must too experience the peace and joy that only the Holy Spirit could give them from abiding in and remaining in God's love!
This day – let us offer others the joy and hope and peace that comes from staying the course, remaining united to Jesus and his Father – come what may – and allowing the Holy Spirit to have his way with us!
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth!
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