Monday of the 7th week of Eastertide

Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68(67):2-3. 4-5ac. 6-7b; John 16:29-33

Yesterday in the Gospel and in Fr David's homily we heard how important building relationship is. And in todays' Gospel we see why - even though the Lord has left the earth - that relationship that grew between humans and Jesus in his time on earth will prove to be as enduring as the perfect relationship between himself and the Father.

We will indeed face tribulations, but