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Gospel Reflection – Monday, June 2, 2025
Dear brothers and sisters, peace and all good.
We are now in the final week of Easter, waiting for Pentecost. Everything already feels full of the Holy Spirit. This is a good time to think about what this Easter season has meant for us since we celebrated the Easter Vigil. How have I noticed the presence of the Risen One in my life? Have I felt His closeness, walking with me?
Because we have heard about the Holy Spirit. We are at an advantage compared to the Ephesians in the first reading. And that’s why we can face our problems and trust in Him—especially in times of trouble. Because Christ has already overcome the world, and through the Spirit, He helps us face difficulties with confidence.
Christ’s victory over the world does not mean a life without conflict or problems. It means we can go through those moments with peace in our hearts. That’s what the testimony of many martyrs has shown us throughout history—faithfulness to the end.
Of course, not all of us are called to martyrdom. But each of us will face moments in life that are not easy. In those dark times, we’ll need to rely on the promise that He will never leave us. That’s where we’ll show whether we are mature Christians.
Because growing in faith means learning to accept that believing in Christ does not take away our problems. Suffering is part of the believer’s path—but that suffering has meaning. It is painful, yes, but it can lead us to the Kingdom, to full joy with God. It’s not easy, but with strong faith in God, it is possible to understand it that way.
Just like the disciples, we are not alone. We are accompanied by the living presence of the Risen Christ, and by the breath of the Spirit He promised to us.
Your brother in faith,