Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
John 17: 11-19
Unity is Strength

As we draw near to Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of unity—unity among all Christians, unity in our communities, unity in our families. How much we need it! Not uniformity, but unity in diversity. A unity that welcomes, forgives, and walks together. How many wounds are caused by division—in our world, yes, but especially in our homes. How many children suffer because of parents who no longer speak to each other. How many elderly are left alone because unity has been lost. Let us beg the Spirit to unite us again, to make us builders of communion.

Jesus prayed to the Father: “Take care of them.” What beautiful words. We are not orphans in this world. We have a Father who cares for us tenderly. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses. He knows our past, our fears, and our silent tears. And still, He stays. He does not leave us alone. When you feel forgotten, when you are tired, remember: God takes care of you. Always.

And so today, we ask the Holy Spirit to give us fortitude—the courage to keep going. Life is not easy. Some days are heavy, and the road seems long. But you are not alone. The Spirit walks with you. Together, as Church, we move forward—not with loud triumph, but with quiet, patient love.

Do not give in to discouragement. You are needed. Your love, your patience, your faith—it matters. Walk with others. Accompany someone who is tired. And when you cannot walk, let yourself be carried by the prayers of the Church, by the arms of God.

Unity is strength. Let us walk together. Let us love as one. The world needs this witness now more than ever.
Amen.

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