📖 Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15 – Jesus says, "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now." 🙏 Homily by Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP (Rome) – A profound reflection on why God sometimes withholds understanding and how the Holy Spirit transforms us to receive divine truth. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Why Jesus says we "can’t understand yet"—and what prepares us to receive His truth. ✔️ The critical role of the Holy Spirit in growing in wisdom (beyond just study). ✔️ How Baptism and Confirmation open us to God’s fullness. ✔️ Why friendship with the Holy Spirit is the key to deeper faith. 📜 Related Scripture: * "The Spirit will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) * "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:14) 💬 Discussion Questions: * When have you experienced the Holy Spirit revealing truth you couldn’t grasp before? * How do you cultivate friendship with the Holy Spirit daily? #CatholicHomily #HolySpirit #John16 #EasterSeason #SpiritualGrowth #CatholicTeaching #FrDominicHoltz #DominicanPreaching #Baptism #Confirmation #DivineWisdom #BibleStudy #ChristianLife