Sixth Sunday of Easter – 10th May 2026
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today’s Gospel, takes us into a very intimate moment between Jesus Christ and His disciples. These are words spoken with tenderness, almost like a whisper of the heart: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” It is not a reproach, not a heavy demand, but Jesus’ way of telling us that true love is lived, shown, made visible in everyday life.
Sometimes we think that loving God means doing great and extraordinary things. But Jesus shows us that love begins in the simple things: in patience, in forgiveness, in kindness, in caring for those near us. In these small gestures, something very great is hidden: the presence of God.
Then Jesus says something that deeply consoles the soul: “I will not leave you as orphans. I will come to you.” How much we need to hear these words… In a world where we sometimes feel alone, misunderstood, or tired, the Lord assures us that He does not go away, that He does not abandon us. He remains. We may not always feel Him, we may not always understand, but He is there – close, gentle, faithful.
He gives us the Holy Spirit, the Comforter who works quietly in our hearts. The Holy Spirit teaches us to love when it is difficult, lifts us when we fall, enlightens us when we can no longer see the way. He is like a gentle presence that does not force, but slowly transforms us from within.