The Gospel of John is the only Gospel to use the title Parakletos to refer to the Holy Spirit, often accompanied by the designation “Spirit of Truth.” How does this help us understand the role of the Spirit in our lives today? Raymond E. Brown, S.S., explores the concept of the Paraclete/Spirit in the Fourth Gospel and concludes, “As the Paraclete, Jesus is present within all believers: their Advocate, their Consoler, their Guide to all truth.”