Theme: His Spirit, Paracletos, is With Us Until the End.

    This Sunday, we gather to praise the Lord, who has heard our pleas and has not withheld His merciful love from us. Our deaths are replaced with life; He took poverty upon Himself to give us wealth, glorifying and justifying us.
    Nevertheless, St Peter emphasizes that our expressions of gratitude towards God should be expressed with humility and reverence, accompanied by a clear conscience, so that when slandered, those who criticize your virtuous conduct in Christ may be confounded. In essence, our offerings must embody the perceived grandeur of God; our deeds must exalt His majesty; and our endurance in suffering must captivates our oppressors. 
But remember, unclean physical and unseen forces will try to hold us back, making it harder for us to succeed as parents and leaders and to grow into the best versions of ourselves. However, we're never truly alone; we're never orphans. As long as we stay faithful and kind, the Spirit of the Father and the Son will always support and guide us.  
    Yes, the Holy Spirit is our Paracletos—our witness, advocate, and counsellor. He is here to defend our rights, offer guidance in difficult times, encourage and help us in distress, and stand by us as a supportive companion as we navigate life without fear.   
    Therefore, like the Apostles, let us pray for a renewed anointing of the Holy Spirit in hearts, homes, and communities. The Spirit enables us to praise and love God with our whole being and teaches us to love others in ways that promote their well-being. This love is Agape (agapao), which motivates us not only to love and exalt the Lord but also to care for others and to praise God for all that He has done, is doing, and will continue to do for us.