SUMMARY

1. Although the Apostles had failed Jesus so miserably, he showed his complete confidence in them by commanding them to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.

2. At Pentecost Jesus sent God the Holy Spirit to his Apostles to live in their souls, and when the Holy Spirit came Jesus came with him so that he was no longer merely with them; he was also within them.  That is why the Apostles did not fail in the mission Jesus gave them.

3. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and in Communion we renew the Presence of Jesus within our souls.  And so he gives us, too, the strength to be his courageous and loyal followers.