Various ways of Knowing Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Fourth Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Jn 14:7-14*

*First Reading : Acts 13:44-52*

*Various ways of Knowing Jesus*

*1) If you know me, then you will also know my Father.*

This particular phrase of Jesus calls us to reflect about knowing Jesus 

Unless we know Jesus we can't know the Father 

Unless we know Jesus we can't know the teaching of Jesus 

Unless we know Jesus we can't know about the Cross, the value of suffering, the mystery of death and the eternal life 

So knowing of Jesus is very important

*2) Various ways of knowing Jesus*

*Scripture* One of the best ways to know Jesus. Everything about Jesus is found in the scriptures. So reading, meditating the scriptures will help us to know Jesus better 

*Prayer* Another powerful way to know Jesus. Through prayer we come into the presence of Jesus, which helps us to know Jesus better 

*Gospel Values* These are the Gospel values which were practiced by Jesus. Practicing them will help us to know Jesus in a better way 

Forgiveness

Humility

Service

Love

Simplicity

Sacrifice

Sharing 

Generosity

Truthfulness

Justice 

*3) Great Change in life*

When we look at the lives of the saints one thing is very clear, that is, since they had deep knowledge about Jesus and his teaching they were ready to face anything 

In other words we can say, the knowledge of Jesus transformed their life and they become great saints 

That is the power of knowing Jesus in our life 

*4) My knowledge of Jesus*

What is the level of my knowledge about Jesus? 

Knowledge does not count in terms of intellectual knowledge. Knowledge here consists of the deep spiritual experience of Jesus and the intimacy with the Lord. 

In this context what is my knowledge? How do the knowing of Jesus changes my life? 

*5) What can I do?*

Knowing of Jesus is the priority of my life. 

If so, what are the necessary things I must do, to have deeper knowledge of Jesus? 

Knowing of Jesus will transform our life. Let every action of ours help us to know Jesus more and more. 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*