During his final night with the disciples, Jesus speaks of “another Comforter” – the Holy Spirit – that will be with them forever. The Spirit will guide the disciples in the way of Jesus. Just as the Son glorifies the Father by revealing the Father’s heart, so the Spirit glorifies the Son by shining light upon Jesus’ revelation. Opening Hymn: Spirit of…

Luke continues his story of the acts and teachings of Jesus that he began in his Gospel. The ministry of Jesus is not over. The risen Jesus continues to minister to the world through the apostles empowered by the Holy Spirit. Before he ascends into heaven, the Lord Jesus urges the disciples to wait upon the Spirit to empower them to carry…

Jesus invites us to share in the loving communion he experiences with the Father. We abide in Jesus’ love by keeping his commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you.” There is no more fundamental commandment than this! This is the very reason we exist! We come to experience the eternal joy of the shared communion of Father, Son, and Spirit…