Reflection from the desk of Fr. Terry
The
Sixth Sunday of Easter comes just before the Lord's Ascension. It makes Jesus'
last presence with His disciples. The gospel reading contains Jesus' tender
farewell to His disciples. This gospel starts with a very beautiful statement:
"if anyone loves me, he will keep my word." This is what we see
between a happily married couple. Any decision one makes has the consideration
for the word of the other, hence there is unity. There are even happy
surprises. For example, the husband, doing dish washing or laundry
spontaneously for the sick or tired wife, shows a comforting and assuring sign
of affection and the wife feels she is truly loved. Today Jesus assures us that
he will dwell within us, and the Holy spirit will teach us and remind us of
what he taught. This is good news for us, because it means we are not making the
Christian journey alone. We are today like the early Church of Jerusalem,
taught and guided by the Spirit. We need only to listen and have faith in his
working in us.
