Gospel
John 14:27-31
A peace the world cannot give is my gift to you
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you,
a peace the world cannot give,
this is my gift to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
You heard me say: I am going away, and shall return.
If you loved me you would have been glad to know that I am going to the Father,
for the Father is greater than I.
I have told you this now before it happens,
so that when it does happen you may believe.
I shall not talk with you any longer,
because the prince of this world is on his way.
He has no power over me,
but the world must be brought to know
that I love the Father
and that I am doing exactly what the Father told me.’
Reflection
When I was a kid I remember watching a chinese movie where the father brought up the child selling bottle. The child grew up becoming a famous singer. The manager doesn't allow her to see the father and he died sad and lonely but he was always proud of the daughter. Today Jesus remind us through his eyes how much the Father loves us and how much Jesus is willing to go through to show his love for the Father . Today we are asked the same question?How much do we love the Father?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, may your peace be always with me. May no troubling thought, trial or affliction rob me of the peace which passes all understanding. You, alone, O Lord, are my Peace. May I always reside in that peace by believing in your word and by doing your will.
Amen
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