Reflection for TUESDAY, 5th Week of Easter.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Today's Gospel Verses
John 14:27-31
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
“You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.
Today's Reflection
Whenever we say that we hope, it may imply that we are hoping for the favourable outcome.
So we hope that our prayers are answered, we hope that things will be better, we hope that people will change.
Generally when we say that we hope, we are also implying that we are wishing that things will turn out our way.
But when things don't turn out our way, will we lose hope, and will our faith be shaken?
When we say that we hope, we must remember that we are not merely wishing for a good and favourable outcome.
We hope in the Lord because we believe in God and that God's plan will be carried out according to His will.
That was the hope of the early Church that was portrayed in the 1st reading.
It was their hope in God that gave them the faith to go another step into the next day and into the future.
May we have the same hope in God so that we will have peace in our hearts, knowing that everything is in God's hands.
Hope and peace are truly gifts from God. Let us always be thankful for it.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice day