FRIDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER - Gospel (John 14:1-6) - THE WORD OF GOD FOR EVERYONE
- NHA CHUA CHA
- May 17
- 3 min read
FIRST READING - Acts 13:26-33
A reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles
When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue:
"My brothers, children of the family of Abraham,
and those others among you who are God-fearing,
to us this word of salvation has been sent.
The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their leaders failed to recognize him,
and by condemning him they fulfilled the oracles of the prophets
that are read sabbath after sabbath.
For even though they found no grounds for a death sentence,
they asked Pilate to have him put to death,
and when they had accomplished all that was written about him,
they took him down from the tree and placed him in a tomb.
But God raised him from the dead,
and for many days he appeared to those
who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem.
These are now his witnesses before the people.
We ourselves are proclaiming this good news to you
that what God promised our fathers
he has brought to fulfillment for us, their children, by raising up Jesus,
as it is written in the second psalm,
You are my Son; this day I have begotten you."
GOSPEL OF THE DAY - Jn 14:1-6
From the Gospel according to John
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way."
Thomas said to him,
"Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?"
Jesus said to him, "I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me."
FRIDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER - Gospel (John 14:1-6)
THE WORD OF GOD FOR EVERYONE
Dear People of God,
Jesus said to His disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me." Jesus invited His disciples to believe, trust, and rely on God.
God is the source of immense love. He always opens His arms to embrace His disciples, bringing happiness and peace to those who follow Him. He is the source of peace; there is no suffering and no sin in Him. Yet, out of love, He obeyed God the Father, came to earth, and sacrificed His life to save everyone. "For love is stronger than death." His death has the power to save all people in the world, without exception.
Jesus also said: "I am the way and the truth and the life." God invites His disciples—and all who seek eternal happiness—to:
Walk the path that Jesus walked on:
Which are the paths of justice, charity, and love.
Live according to God's teachings, thereby walking firmly in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Only through Jesus can people reach God the Father, the source of eternal life.
Look to the example of Jesus' love and sacrifice, who died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and live according to His example. Doing so will unite you with God the Father in Heaven.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
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