SUNDAY REFLECTIONS | Sixth Sunday of Easter
By Social Communications
Published on May 25, 2025
John 14:23–29 — “We will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we hear a tender and powerful message from Jesus during the Last Supper. He is speaking to His disciples shortly before His Passion. These are not distant or abstract words—they are filled with comfort, love, and promise. Jesus is preparing their hearts for His departure and assuring them that He will not leave them alone.
He begins with a beautiful promise: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.” This means that love for Jesus is shown not just by feelings or words, but by how we live. To love Him is to listen to Him and follow what He teaches. It is not a burden, but the natural response of a heart that belongs to Him.
And when we love and follow Christ, something extraordinary happens. God the Father and Jesus Himself come to us and make their home in our hearts. Think of that: the living God wants to dwell within us—not just visit, but stay, live, and be close to us in every moment. This is the mystery of divine intimacy. It’s not just for saints or priests—it’s for every person who opens their heart in love and obedience.
Jesus then speaks of the Holy Spirit, whom He calls the Advocate, or the Paraclete. He promises that the Father will send the Holy Spirit in His name, and that the Spirit will teach the disciples everything and remind them of all that Jesus has said. This is how the Church continues to live in the truth of Christ. The Holy Spirit is not a vague feeling or distant power. He is a real Person, the third Person of the Trinity, and He teaches us, comforts us, and keeps us close to Jesus. The Spirit helps us understand the Gospel, strengthens us in difficulty, and keeps the Church faithful to Christ across the centuries.
Jesus also offers His peace: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” This peace is different from the peace the world tries to offer. The world’s peace depends on things going well, on comfort, or success. But Christ’s peace stays with us even in pain, even in the middle of struggles or fear. It is the peace that comes from knowing we belong to God and that He is with us, no matter what. That is why Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” These words are just as needed today as they were then.
At the end of the passage, Jesus reminds the disciples that though He is going to the Father, they should not be sad. In fact, they should rejoice. His return to the Father means His mission is fulfilled and that the Holy Spirit will soon be poured out. It is not an end, but a new beginning—the beginning of the Church’s life in the Spirit.
This Gospel is a strong reminder that Easter is not just about celebrating the Resurrection once a year. It is about living in a new relationship with God, every day. Jesus is risen, yes—but even more, He is alive in us. When we love Him and keep His word, He and the Father dwell in us. Through the Holy Spirit, we are never alone.
As we prepare for the great feast of Pentecost, we are invited to renew our love for Jesus by listening to Him, keeping His word, and welcoming His peace into our hearts. We are also called to open ourselves more fully to the Holy Spirit, who is our teacher, guide, and strength.
So let us ask ourselves: Do I really listen to Jesus and follow what He says? Do I invite Him to live in my heart and in my daily life? Do I seek peace in Him, or only in things that pass away? And am I open to the Holy Spirit, who wants to teach me and lead me closer to God?
This Sunday, let us welcome Jesus again—not just into our churches, but into our homes, our families, and our hearts. Let Him dwell in us, and let us dwell in His love.
