Divine call to remain in Jesus' Love

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Fifth Week -  Thursday*

*Divine call to remain in Jesus' Love*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 15:9-11*

*FIRST READING - Acts 15:7-21*

*1) Love of Jesus*

When Jesus says *Remain in my love* two things are clear 

First of all, Jesus has already given His Love, which is unconditional love. 

Secondly he is telling us to keep up this love, in our day today life, so that we can grow in that love 

*2) Various Forms of Jesus' Love*

Jesus' Love could be seen in the following ways 

The sacrificial love 

The Forgiving Love 

The serving love 

The compassionate love 

The unconditional love 

The friendship love, laying down ones life for another, greatest love 

The Shepherding Love 

The Merciful Love 

The curing love

These are some of the aspects of Jesus' Love. One who is able to practice these things can remain in Jesus' Love

*3) How to remain in Jesus' Love*

In today's Gospel Jesus gives us a beautiful and a practical way through which one can remain in Jesus' love 

Jesus says *If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love*

So following faithfully all the commandments of the Lord will help us to remain in Jesus' love 

*4) What happens when one remains in Jesus' Love*

When we remain in the Love of Jesus, He says *my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.*

So by remaining in Jesus' Love, one can experience the heavenly joy in his/her life 

*5) Benefits of remaining in Jesus' Love*

One will be able to live a good and holy life 

One will be able to practice the Gospel values in life 

One will be able to grow in spiritual life 

One will be able to understand God's plans in a better way 

One will be able to face all the challenges of life 

One will be able to live a life of simplicity, humility, generosity, and sincerity. 

One will be able to practice all the values of Jesus in His/Her life 

*6) Remaining in someone's love is the best thing in Life*

There is no best thing in life other than remaining in one's love

When one remains in Love, for such a person all things are possible and with Love one can achieve anything in life

Remaining in one's Love, makes life more beautiful and meaningful 

In such a case one remains in Jesus' Love, there is nothing else needed in Life 

Remaining in Jesus' Love could be considered as the best treasure in Life 

*7) Am I ready to remain in Jesus' Love?*

To answer this question one must understand the richness of Jesus' Love. 

Remaining in Jesus' Love would demand many things, if so  am I ready for the same?

What can I do to remain in Jesus' Love?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*