How do we find hope when we worry about the faith of our loved ones or those who seem to have lost their way?
In this reflection for the Monday of the 5th Week of Easter, Father Scott Steinkerchner, OP, is joined by Celeste Mueller from the Aquinas Institute of Theology. Together, they dive into Jesus’ last discourse from the Gospel of John. They discuss the common "fret" we feel—much like Judas (not the Iscariot)—regarding who will receive God’s revelation.
Jesus offers us a profound "Word of Hope": we don't need to worry. The Holy Spirit is at work in the world, guiding all toward the truth. Our only task is to live in the greatest commandment: to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves.
If we live in love, God dwells within us—and within all those who seek to love, regardless of where they are on their journey.
**Key Takeaways:**
* Understanding Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit.
* Overcoming the "fret" regarding the faith of our children and friends.
* The simplicity of the Greatest Commandment: Love.
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**TIMELINE / CHAPTERS:**
0:00 - Introduction: A Word of Hope from Missouri
0:13 - Introducing Celeste Mueller (Aquinas Institute of Theology)
0:21 - The Last Discourse: Jesus’ Teaching on Love
0:48 - Judas' Question: Who will see the Truth?
1:03 - Dealing with Worry: What about our kids and loved ones?
1:23 - The Promise of the Holy Spirit
1:51 - Our Part: Holding the Commandments
2:11 - The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor
2:40 - Final Blessing: Just live in Love
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