Remain in my (Jesus') love

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Fifth Week : Thursday*   

*Gospel : Jn 15:9-11*

*First Reading : Acts 15:7-21*

*Remain in my (Jesus') love*

*1) A beautiful imagery*

Jesus tells to his disciples, to remain in His Love 

This is one of the beautiful imageries of Jesus, asking his disciples to remain in Love 

In our ordinary language we say, remain in our house, remain in our place, remain in contact, etc. But to say *remain in my love* needs a special approach towards people 

*2) The Way - Commandments*

Jesus also shows the way through which one can remain in Jesus' Love 

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

There are 10 commandments, but these are summarised by Jesus in the *Commandment of Love*

That's why observing  commandments are ways to remain in love. 

*3) Effect of remaining in Jesus' Love*

Jesus says, one who remains in His love, the gift is *Joy*

Jesus says *so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.*

Joy is the real fruit of Love. Remaining in Jesus' love will lead us to enjoy the heavenly Joy in our Life 

*4) The Outcome of remaining in Jesus Love*

Love of Jesus is very powerful. His love is not like the Love of this world

So when we participate is such a powerful love, our life is transformed and as a result we will be able to do the following things 

Love of Jesus makes us to forgive others 

Love of Jesus makes us to humble ourselves

Love of Jesus makes us to sacrifice our life for others benefit

Love of Jesus makes us to share whatever we have with others 

Love of Jesus makes us to generous towards others 

Love of Jesus makes us to live a good and moral life 

Love of Jesus makes us to speak good about others 

Love of Jesus makes us to do good works 

Love of Jesus makes us to improve and strengthen our spiritual life 

*5) What about Jesus' Love in my Life?*

What is my reaction to the invitation *remain in my love?*

What are the ways which I practice in my life to remain in Jesus' love? 

What are the effects which I experience in my life, today, by remaining 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*