Every ending has a new beginning.
But moving on can be quite difficult especially when what is going to be left behind has many fond memories.
When we really care and love the people that we are going to say goodbye to, it can be difficult, especially when we don't really know if we are able to see them face-to-face again.
Such was how St. Paul were feeling as he said his goodbye to the Christians at the church of Ephesus.
Not only did St. Paul knew that they would not see him again, he was also worried about the dangers that they will be facing.
But he did the best thing he could for them - he commended them to God and he assured them that God will protect them and watch over them.
In the gospel, Jesus knew that He had to leave His disciples and go back to the Father.
He did the best thing for them and that was to leave His word with them and to share His joy with them.
And His word to them was that He will send the Holy Spirit who will be their Advocate.
That is also the promise of Jesus to us.
With the Holy Spirit, it is a new beginning for us and we can move on with the fond memories of those we love and care for.
For those whom we have to say goodbye to, we know that God will watch over them, and when we pray for them, our love for them and their love for us will only grow stronger.