St. John locates the giving of the Holy Spirit in Christ’s death, followed by his breathing this same Spirit on the Apostles on Easter Day. On Golgotha, according to St. John, Jesus cried out: I thirst! (19:28). In accordance with John’s habitual style, this bears a double meaning. Jesus sufferedRead More →

Now, Jesus himself addressed the Father, revealing to him his deepest desires and thereby, more consciously, focussing his inner strengths and motivating himself to face his pending death with unflinching determination. In the process, Jesus’ prayer would make clear to the readers the fire burning in his heart and sustainingRead More →

Jesus goes on to promise the Holy Spirit, described as another advocate who will help and be with believers forever. This Spirit of truth, as mentioned in Acts 1:8, empowers and sustains believers in their faith journey, guiding and comforting them along the way. The distinction between believers and the worldRead More →

Another critical aspect of this passage is the declaration of Jesus as “the way, the truth, and the life.” This statement is striking and multifaceted. Jesus describes Himself as the only route leading to God, emphasizing the importance of seeking a relationship with Him. He embodies truth in a worldRead More →

I wonder what voice you are listening to? What voice are you allowing to speak into your situation, fears, and hopes? Our passage is clear that there are at the end of the day, only really two voices speaking: the voice of truth (Jesus), and the voice of darkness (theRead More →