May 12, 2026
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras
The Advocate
But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go.
John 16:7

I’m not sure our first inclination is to believe Jesus when he says, “it is better for you that I go.” To have the Savior present with us, to have our sick healed and our dead raised, and to hear from his mouth the words of salvation: What could be better than that?

But, of course, that is looking at salvation history the same as the people of his time. We want the multiplier of loaves and fishes, not the Savior of the world. It was clearly part of God’s plan to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will be our teacher. Why? Because “when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth,” Jesus tells them later (John 16:13).

I often find myself more focused on the Father and the Son, less so on the Spirit. Yet, the Spirit is integral to God’s plan, as Jesus makes clear today.

Holy Spirit, I pray that I will always be open to your guidance.

- Greg Erlandson

Acts 16:22-34 ✚ Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8 ✚ John 16:5-11
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Comments

Scott
May 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM

I always ask the Holy Spirit to guide my feet while I run this race in this life. The Holy Spirit gives me strength to persevere the traumatic events of this earthly life. The Holy Spirit leads me to forgive those who do not know what they are doing. The Spirit guides my words to speak the truth and be honest, and help people when I am able to do justice, to show mercy and walk humbly (Micah 6:8) blessings Living Faith Ohana (Family) May God's face shine upon you, may the Spirit guide and hold you so that we...
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Kjc
May 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM

Yes Greg That's my go to prayer " Holy spirit guide my mind Holy Spirit control my thoughts " Living faith family today I made the decision to not go ahead with the clinical trial I thought to join. Required a partner and was going to be for 18 months with many meetings and tests. This morning my youngest son Chris who had agreed to be the partner wasn't feeling well asked if we could reschedule. After rethinking I realized I was already too committed to other things and it would be stressful to us. Fulton's Sheen saying for today....
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ADV
May 12, 2026 at 09:54 AM

AMEN!

Anne L.
May 12, 2026 at 09:42 AM

The Holy Spirit has been my protector, my comforter and my guide since I was a young girl. The Lord gave me this promise way back then and He has never failed me: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your heart be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27

Patrick
May 12, 2026 at 02:26 PM

Amen

Salina (not in control)
May 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM

Amen ✝️

CBR
May 12, 2026 at 09:31 AM

Lord lead me what it is you want me to do Amen Amen Amen God be with us all

Gary
May 12, 2026 at 09:27 AM

Holy Spirit guide me on my path. Amen!

Holly
May 12, 2026 at 08:53 AM

Amen

freeter
May 12, 2026 at 08:45 AM

Amen.

Mike
May 12, 2026 at 08:35 AM

Amen!

Cheryl
May 12, 2026 at 08:13 AM

Amen

Salina (not in control)
May 12, 2026 at 07:55 AM

Inspired by these songs walking Penny this morning ✝️ *** Best News Ever by MercyMe https://youtu.be/acbcKrnnJAk?si=nD4AmpYkHH_hR9nN *** Good by Matthew West https://youtu.be/fAEEc-y1WqE?si=PA_Z7OwGmWQveoUR *** The Gospel by Olivia Lane https://youtu.be/-2EaeD5Usq0?si=Ksr2MfJHao87U_e8 ******* Acts 16:30-32, “Then he (the jailer) brought them (Paul and Silas) out (from the jail where the doors were opened). He asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus (you and your house). Then you and everyone living in your house will be saved.” They spoke the Word of the Lord to him. They also spoke to all the others in his...
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Salina (not in control)
May 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Only by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit, Scripture was written and becomes God’s Word! Without the Holy Spirit, the Bible is just an old ordinary text book from long time ago!!! *** 1 Peter 1:19-21, “We also have the message of the prophets. This message can be trusted completely. You must pay attention to it. The message is like a light shining in a dark place. It will shine until the day Jesus comes. Then the Morning Star will rise in your hearts. Above all, here is what you must understand. No prophecy in Scripture ever came from...
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