The benefits of Loving and Believing Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Sixth Week :   Saturday*

*Gospel : Jn 16:23b-28*

*First Reading : Acts 18:23-28*

*The benefits of Loving and Believing Jesus*

*1) Jesus Speaks about Loving and believing Him*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about, loving and believing Him 

It is very important to believe Jesus inorder to Love Him 

One who loves and believes in Jesus, is able to follow Jesus very closely 

*2) The Benefits of Loving and Believing Jesus*

In the Gospel Jesus clearly Shows the benefits of Loving and believing Jesus 

*A) Father will Love us*

This is the first thing that happens when we love and believe in Jesus 

*B) We can ask anything in His Name*

Once we love and believe in Jesus we can ask anything in His Name

Whatever we ask in His name, we will be given the favour because we love and believe in Jesus 

*C) Our Joy will be complete*

This is the  heavenly joy, a joy which arises from loving and believing Jesus 

When we try to practice the Gospel values, our joy becomes complete

*3) Various ways of loving and Believing Jesus*

These are the various signs of loving and believing Jesus 

One who forgives 

One who loves his/her enemies

One who is able to sacrifice

One who  serves 

One who is generous

One who is humble

One who reads the scripture

One who prays in the name of Jesus 

*4) Christian Spirituality*

There is no spirituality other than believing and loving Jesus 

A Christian can be proud only by loving and believing Jesus

There is no spirituality with out Jesus in Christianity

The more we love and believe in the power of Jesus we become more close to Jesus and holiness

What are the signs in my life, which show that I love and believe in Jesus?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*