Tuesday 27 May 2025
St Augustine of Canterbury
Acts 16:22-34. Your right hand has saved me, O Lord – Ps 137(138):1-3, 7-8. John 16:5-11.
The flame that burns in the darkness
Reading the news, it seems we live in a world in which greed and cruelty is frequently rewarded. In a sense, the ‘ruler of this world’ today is as bad as the ruler Jesus refers to in today’s Gospel from John. Jesus speaks of this ruler (‘Satan’) being condemned by the Advocate – the Holy Spirit – who will come into the world. The sense of the paraclete walking alongside and being present with those who are suffering and broken remains a powerful symbol of justice and hope.
Even when there is evil in the world determined to destroy dignity and hope, the love that connects us and breathes strength into us is a reminder that hate, fear and greed do not need to rule. Like the bird that flies on through the storm, the flame that burns in the darkness, the Spirit of God is always with us, seeking and uplifting what is good and just.
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