Readings and meditation on the Word of God on the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 10th, 2026

Delivered by Joanna from the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 8: 5-8.14-17; Rs psalm 66: 1-3a.4-5.6-7a.16.20; 1 Peter 3: 15-18; John 14: 15-21.THE ADVOCATE FROM HEAVEN         The theme for our meditation on this 6thSunday of Easter is: The Advocate from Heaven. There were two men from the samevillage and have been friends since childhood. When they were still in school,they always helped each other if there were any difficulties they faced. Butthe form and quantity of help was only kind of attention according to theirabilities as children. Some decades later, one of them became the mayor intheir place of ​​origin and his childhood friend worked as a teacher in aremote elementary school. The two of them sometimes met and could remember thegood old days. They have the same understanding, that is, to be able to givegreater and more attention and assistance to others, one must have a bigger orhigher position and responsibility. The mayor certainly has every possibility to help andserve others which is greater and bigger, compared to the elementary schoolteacher. A person of position in government or private sector also has the sameprivilege in serving and helping others. He or she acts on the basis of love,truth and kindness. That person can only be trusted and loved by others if allthe services and assistance given is not for him or herself or one’s owngroups, but definitely for many people under his or her care. We stand with our faith in God on the truth that Godis a faithful helper who does not want us to perish and get lost. God wishesfor our salvation. Today the Lord Jesus gives us assurance about the comingof the Holy Spirit as our helper, the Advocate. He sent His Spirit from on highwho has the power over everything. With this supernatural quality, the HolySpirit certainly helps in all times, in every place and to all persons. Heserves and helps all without exception. From the first Pentecost to thepresent, as we are approaching the Anniversary of the Pentecost Day this year,the Advocate or the Helper remains faithful in helping us. He helps us becauseHis nature is to help. We all the followers of Christ have been consecratedby the Holy Spirit and are sent by the power of the almighty God. So, we indeedhave the ability to serve and help with greater quantity and quality accordingto one's own competence and condition of life. These service and help empoweredby the Holy Spirit started with the apostles and disciples of Jesus until now.The world and people around us really need our helps. So, the wise advice thatis very important for us is that we should always be ready to help others whocome to ask us t give them hope and assurance about the goodness of God and thegift of salvation. The Holy Spirit makes us able to help them. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, fill us with the gifts of YourSpirit, so that we will be more faithful to be of help to our fellow men andwomen without expecting the return and reward. Our Father who art in heaven ...In the name of the Father ...