The Power of the Works

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Fourth Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Jn 14:7-14*

*First Reading :  Acts 13:44-52*

*The Power of the Works*

*1) Jesus Speaks about the Works*

In today's Gospel Jesus speaks about the Works. He says *believe because of the works themselves*

Works are the powerful symbols of what a person is thinking and doing 

By ones works, one is judged and accordingly the popularity grows if the works are genuine and use to others 

*2) Many believe Jesus, because of His work*

Today there are millions of people who follow Jesus 

They follow Jesus because of His powerful works 

Jesus is considered to be the most powerful and effective person because of his mighty deeds 

Jesus is known to the entire world because of His forgiveness, because of his healing power, because of his effective preaching, because of his passion, death and resurrection

The works of Jesus qualifies him as the saviour of the World 

*3) What are my Works*

As a disciple and follower of Jesus what are my works? 

This is a very serious question of our life and we need to find an answer in my life 

This also shows us and others whether one has understood Jesus or not?

*4) The powerful works which show Jesus to the entire world*

Forgiveness

Justice

Truthfulness

Sincerity

Sacrifice 

Love 

Service 

Humility

Generosity

These are some of the powerful works which communicate the power of Jesus and the person of Jesus to entire world, through us 

*5) The main mission*

The main and important mission of a follower of Jesus in the present day context is that *through our works communicate Jesus to the entire world*

Today, I am the hands of Jesus, ears of Jesus, eyes of Jesus, mouth of Jesus

Today my works, whom does it communicates?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*