The Power of Love and its implications

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Fifth Week :Monday*

*Gospel : John 14:21-26*

*First Reading : Acts 14:5-8*

*The Power of Love and its implications*

*1) Gospel on Love*

The Gospel of the day speaks about Love 

As many as *7* times the concept of Love is mentioned in today's Gospel

7 is a perfect number. The Love which Jesus speaks is perfect and unconditional love, which is more powerful than anything else in the world or even in other world 

*2) How to Love Jesus?* 

Jesus says, by observing the commandments we love Jesus

Observing the commandments, not because of the fear or under pressure. But out of reverence and respect

When we love someone sincerely, we do the things not because of the fear, but because of the respect, reverence and relationship 

*3) Implications of Loving Jesus*

*Manifestion* When we love Jesus, he says, he will reveal himself to us. This becomes a great revelation of Jesus to us 

*We become Tabernacle* When we love Jesus, Father and the Son will come into our life and they will dwell in our life. Our life becomes the indwelling place of God and we become the tabernacle of God 

*Loved by the Father*

When we follow the commandments, we love Jesus. As a result we will be loved by the Father. This is a great offer from Jesus to us 

*4) Love : A connecting link*

The Gospel makes it very clear that it is love and the power of love which connects heaven and earth. 

Love connects the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. The same love also connects us to the divine experience 

The same love also unites all the Human beings as the children of One God, who has created us 

*5) The impact of Love in my Love*

What is the power of love in my Life? 

Does this power help me to observe the commandment of Jesus? 

How do I experience the power of Love in my love? 

What is the concept of Love for me?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*