The Process through which Jesus reveals himself to us

GOSPEL THOUGHTS*

*Easter Season : Fifth Week : Monday* 

*Gospel : Jn 14:21-26*

*First Reading : Acts 14:5-18*

*The Process through which Jesus reveals himself to us*

*1) Jesus' Self Revelation to His followers*

The Gospel of the day speaks about Jesus revealing himself to his followers. 

This involves a process, which can be simplified in the following way 

*A)  Knowing of the Commandments* One Should know the commandments of the Lord. The greatest among them is the Commandment of Love : Love of God and love of the Neighbour.

*B) Observing of the Commandments* Its not enough to know the commandments. But one should observe the commandments of the Lord

*C) Loving the Lord* knowing and observing of the Commandments of the Lord, shows that one loves the Lord. Without love no commandment can be observed. 

*D) Loved by the Father* The moment we love Jesus we are Loved by the Father. This is the great gift which God can give us 

*E) This leads to the Revelation of Jesus* When we are Loved by the Father, Jesus also Loves us and this leads Jesus to reveal Himself to us 

*2) What is the revelation of Jesus to me so far?*

How does Jesus appears to me? 

A forgiver of sins?

A person who died on the Cross for my sake?

A person who sacrificed everything for my sake? 

A person who loves me unconditionally? 

A person who gives me new life and hope? 

A person who saves and protects me? 

A person shows me the way? 

A person who heals my sickness? 

A person who brightens my life??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*