Now I am leaving the world : A great Truth

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Sixth Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Jn 16:23b-28*

*First Reading : Acts 18:23-28*

*Now I am leaving the world :  A great Truth*

*1) A great fact of Life*

Jesus had come into the world, with a special mission 

When he realised that he had accomplished his mission, he was ready to go to the Father

That's why Jesus says, I am leaving the World and going back to the Father 

*2) We have to leave the World*

There is no choice here. Like Jesus we have come into the World. In fact we have been sent by the Lord, to this world with a specific mission 

After accomplishing this mission, one has to leave the World and go back to the Father 

This is the great truth of our life  

*3) Behavior contrary to this fact*

Even though leaving the world is a bitter truth and a reality, many live their life as if world is their permanent house 

They try to accumulate as much as money, property, wealth, and things, thinking that they will help them to live their life here on earth permanently 

But the fact is nothing can allow the human life to exist here on earth permanently. This is the fact 

*4) Realization that one has to leave the World*

When a person is aware that one has to leave this world Sooner or later, the lifestyle and the attitude changes accordingly 

This realisation brings a great change which makes the life of the person more meaningful, effective, and Holy 

The attitude towards money, wealth, and property also changes and the use of these things becomes very meaningful in our life 

*5) Momentariness of this World*

The expression, *Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”* shows the momentariness of this world

World and worldly things only a passing phenomena in our life 

Life has to pass through this world, and it should enter into a new world. This is the great fact of our life 

*6) How about my Thinking?*

What is my realisation about this world? 

Have I realised the momentariness of this world and one day I have to depart from this world? 

Since Jesus knew this fact very well, He was not attached to any of the worldly things. So leaving the world was not a big issue for Jesus 

Is it a great sacrifice for me to leave this world? 

If I have to leave this world, in the near future, how about my preparations?/

 Am I attached too much to this world?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*