Where are You Going?

Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : 6th Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 16:5-11*

*First Reading - Acts 16:22-34*

*Where are You Going?*

*1) One of the important Questions of Life*

This becomes important question because it makes us to think where one is going

It shows the direction and purpose of ones life 

When some one asks this question, it really makes us to think and we become aware of our destination

This question either can be asked as *Where am I going?* 

Or 

*Where are you going?*

*2) Jesus Knew where He was going*

In the Gospel, this question is referred to Jesus and His destiny 

Jesus says that He is going to the who has sent Him - that is the Father Himself

So Jesus knew His destiny very clearly and He also tells us that where we have to go and where is our destiny

*3)Disciples had no idea where Jesus was going and where they were going*

In fact disciples had no idea where Jesus was going 

For disciple Jesus' going was a kind of departure, which will have a terrible consequences

So there were on the one side frightened and worried and on the other side they were not clear where Jesus is going and the purpose of His Going 

*4) Importance of knowing Where I am going?*

It tells us whether we are on the right side or not 

It tell us and makes us to reflect about the purpose and destiny of our life 

It also can inspire the other person if our purpose, and destiny has very high value 

*5) Where I need to go in my life?*

This is also very important to reflect in our life 

The answer to the above question is the life and destiny of Jesus' life 

The destiny of our life is blessed life, holy life, a life based on kingdom values and finally the eternal life 

So we need to go to this side or our destiny should be the kingdom of God

*6) How can I go, where I am supposed to go?*

The way is very simple to achieve the destiny of our life 

By adopting the Kingdom values one can move towards where one is supposed to reach 

The kingdom values like, forgiveness, humility, love, sacrifice, sharing are the sign post which show us the right direction to reach the destiny

*7) Right now which side I am moving?*

Our life is not static. It is still on move. If so it is very important to know where I am going or to which side my life moves? 

Is my journey in the right direction? 

Even if I move very slow, but my destiny is right then I need not worry 

On the other hand even though my life moves very fast, but in a wrong direction, then I may not reach the goal at all 

So it is very important to check where I am moving right now?

Think about it? 

*Finally where I am going?*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*