We are almost there. Almost to the day when the Apostles have the Holy Spirit come upon them. They've waited 40 days with Jesus. They've already received the Holy Ghost when Jesus breathed on them. They've received the Power to Consecrecate, forgive sins, and generally, lead us to our eternal home. Now, in another week, the Holy Ghost will teach them what they need to know. Our beloved Abbot, Gueranger, tells us what to expect after we have come to the Truth:

'As soon as this holy season of Easter is over, and we no longer have the celebration of its mysteries to enlighten and cheer us, we shall bind ourselves at the old work of battling with the three enemies: the devil, who angered by the graces we have received; the world, to which we must unfortunately return; and our passions, which, after this calm, will again awaken, and molest us. If we be “endued with the power from on high”, we shall having nothing to fear. Let us, therefore, ardently desire to receive Him; let us prepare Him a worthy reception; let us use every endeavour to make Him abide with us; and we shall gain the victory, as did the apostles.'

May we be strong. Let us pray for this when we ask the Holy Spirit to shower His gifts on us.