CCC 692

When he proclaims and promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, Jesus calls him the "Paraclete," literally, "he who is called to one's side," advocatus.¹⁸ In 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7. "Paraclete" is commonly translated by "consoler," and Jesus is the first consoler.¹⁹ Cf. I Jn 2:1. The Lord also called the Holy Spirit "the Spirit of truth."²⁰ In 16:13.