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ISB ~ John 14 v18

desolate:Literally, “orphans”.

I will come to you:i.e., with the Father and the Spirit (14:23).

• When Jesus withdraws his visible presence from the world, he does not withdraw his spiritual presence. Christ is always present in his Church, especially in the liturgy, where he ministers through his priests, speaks through the Scriptures, and sanctifies us through the sacraments (CCC 788, 1380).