The Spirit of truth

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Le Dieu de Vérité

Keur Moussa

Today is Wednesday the 13th of May, in the sixth week of Easter.

The Monks of the Abbey of Keur Moussa sing Le Dieu de Vérité: ‘The God of truth, begotten by the Father, came down from heaven.’ As you listen, place yourself now before the God of truth, the God with whom you can be completely open and honest, the God with whom there is no pretension, the God who knows us better than we know ourselves.

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Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John.

John 16:12-15

‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

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Virgin Light

Cheryl Ann Fulton

In a world where truth is debated, with AI-generated videos and content being created, discernment becomes even more precious. ‘When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.’ How often do you seek the Spirit of truth in your daily encounters with the world, with media and in your conversations with others?

‘[The Spirit of truth] will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you.’ Reflect on some of the things you have heard so far this week that glorify Christ. And then, reflect on the things that didn’t. Notice what sifting through moments in this way does to help your discernment.

(You might need a little more time with this one, so feel free to pause and come back when you’re ready!)

Listen to the reading again and see if anything speaks to you afresh.

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John 16:12-15

‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

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“All that the Father has is mine… the Spirit will take what is mine…” Truth emerges in communion and relationship. Speak now, perhaps with the Spirit of truth, or each member of the Trinity, about this invitation to deeper communion with God and others.

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Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be

World without end

Amen