Sixth Tuesday of Easter

“And when he comes he will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation: sin, because they do not believe in me; righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.”

The Holy Spirit has convicted the world and we are called to convict it too. We are called to turn away from the temptations of the world and the sins they lead us into. We are called to be righteous in our actions towards God and others… always thinking, saying, and doing the right and good thing. We are also called to reject Satan and all his empty promises. We are called into conflict with the world and its values and with the help of the Holy Spirit we can uphold the values of life, liberty, and love.

What sins do we fall into? How can we avoid them and replace them with righteous actions? In what ways do we convict the world and its sins, while loving our fellow sinners?

O Lord, help us to remain true to you in spite of the temptations of the world.

Amen.