What about Him?

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Seventh Week - Saturday*

*What about Him?*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 21:20-25*

*FIRST READING - Acts 28:16-20, 30-31*

*1) Peter, John and Jesus*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the three important figures in the passage, who communicate a powerful message to us 

Jesus is the Master and Lord, who has already distributed the responsibility to his disciples, and is ready to depart from them

Accordingly, Peter will be the head of the Apostles and he will have to take care of the entire mission 

*2) Peter's Question*

Instead of concentrating on the Mission which was given by Jesus, Peter became very curious about the reposibilty of Jesus' beloved disciple, John

So looking at John, Peter asked Jesus, what about Him? 

To this question Jesus didn't answer directly, but indirectly he said something

*3) The Clear message from Jesus*

Since Jesus didn't answer the question directly, it is clear that, it is not the Concern of Peter to know what is waiting for John. 

Peter's work is to concentrate on the responsibility which was given to Him and to continue the mission

So not to waste time in finding our other peoples work and not doing the work, which is entrusted to us 

*4) Concentrate in your Mission*

All of us have one or the other type of mission 

We are called upon to concentrate on the mission, which is given to us, and to remain faithful to the same 

By interfering in others work, we not only waste our time, but also become an obstacle for others work 

*5) Tendency to Compare*

By knowing others work at times, we want to compare our work with others 

Comparison usually happens to see, who is greatest, who is popular, who is better, etc

Such things do not help us to grow and to continue our mission 

*6) What about my life?*

Unnecessary curiosity to know what happens in others life is not good 

Am I spending too much of time in finding out what happens to others? 

Instead of this we must always ask *What is waiting for me?*

This will help to deepen our vision and to continue our mission in a better way. 

Finally think *What is happening to me?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*