From Scripture

John 14:15-21; I will not leave you.
                              In this, one of his farewell speeches to his disciples, Jesus laid the foundation for them to become his Church.  He was preparing the Apostles to become the people who carried him to the rest of the world.
                             Pope Francis said, "It is not easy to follow Jesus closely, because the path he chooses is the way of the Cross."   Jesus knew that what he asks of his followers is difficult without him there as a guide, so he made two powerful promises to us.
                             First - he promised to send as Advocate --- the Holy Spirit --- who would always be with us.  The gift of the Holy Spirit would be poured out on all his followers and help us to see the truth of God's love for us.
                             Second - he promised that he wouldn't leave us even though he was going away.  When we are absorbed by the world, we can't "see" Jesus because we are too focused on ourselves.
                             Yet, when we live our love for God by obeying his commandments and loving others, we show Jesus to the world.