If I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · May 21, 2026 · 5m

On Thursday the Seventh Week of Easter our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle John (5:13-21) entitled "Prayer for sinners". Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop.

Saint Cyril was born in 370 and lived a monastic life. He was ordained a priest and succeeded his uncle as bishop of Alexandria where he served from 412 to 444. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the Roman Empire. He had a preeminent role at the Council of…