Through the Flaming Sword

In several places in Christian scripture, Jesus promises to send a Comforter, an Advocate, to his disciples in their hour of need. Do you have a spiritual Comforter to whom you can turn in your hour of need?

Perhaps a spiritual ally, Jesus himself or a Spirit who fills your soul when you invite their presence?

Or a person in your life, or a historical personage, or even a fictional personage who brings you joy when you think of them?

Or an experience or memory that gives you joy when you recall it?

Or some piece of art or an image that lifts your spirits when you bring it to mind?

Or some piece of music that calms you and brings you to your center?

We can hold such an Advocate in the chapel of our heart as a reflection of the Light within us, whose presence there brings peace and strength and hope, even in these very difficult times.

I have such an ally and I can testify that it never fails to give me joy.