To them, catholic means a house of worship but catholic schools, hospitals, and other important works. John s gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. Environmental stewardship commission lectionary reflection year a, easter 7, gospel lesson. The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. Jesus is back in the house of his friends, mary, martha and lazarus, recently brought back from the dead. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. It is important that readers keep alert to the literary technique. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. It is the testament of jesus in the form of a prayer, also called the priestly prayer jn 17. Because it finishes the work the father sent the son to perform john 17. Jesus looked up to heaven and said, father, the hour has come. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and knowing jesus christ who has been sent by god.
March 26th, reading and meditation from the gospel of john 8. Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by. Therefore the latter is like the former, not equal to it. He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. Jimmy mathew, csc executive director, family rosary crusade philippines. In these final chapters of johns gospel, jesus is trying to sum up what his life and mission is all about. As with any story, it is probably best to read matthews story of jesus from beginning to end over a few days, entering into the drama and attending to all the elements in the story. He speaks at length of the bond between him and his father and it is from this bond of love that he is sent. Give glory to your son that your son may give glory to you john 17. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on john 17. I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. Luke notes for us that with the gospel the spirit anoints, freedom is announced to people who are stuck, blind people see, and the year of gods goodness is announced.
According to johns gospel, eternal life comes from a relationship with the eternal god. The collect and readings for the seventh sunday of easter may be found here. Previous sunday reflections from the main page can be found here. The reflection represents only my own point of view, intended to help prepare myself for the lords day and perhaps spark a meaningful discussion. For the first time in the history of america, the government is attempting to define what catholic is and what it is not. Jesus defines his relationship with the disciples and gives his final commandment to them. It is significant that the first sign that jesus provides in johns gospel is one in which he provides more joy, more blessing, and more abundance than the couple or any couple for that matter deserves. Throughout the gospel, jesus has revealed the fathers glory by manifesting his characteristic gracious love. Daily gospel reflection for january 17, 2016 second. That is, the quality of companionship between jesus and god is. According to john s gospel, eternal life comes from a relationship with the eternal god.
John 2, 111 second sunday in ordinary time what a very noisy occasion is a wedding. Because authority had already been given to grant eternal life john 17. In johns gospel, there is a hint of anxiety in jesus earlier prayer, now. Jimmy abbott shares some thoughts and reflections on the gospel lesson appointed for sunday, may 17, 2020 john 14. Gospel reflection for may 10, 2020 5th sunday of easter scripture readings. However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both. Catholic daily reflections todays gospel meditation for. As we sit with the gospel we often see and hear that it is good news. There is an eternal relationship between god the father and god the son, reflecting their intimacy and love for one another. Gospel reflection the fifth sunday ordinary time year c february 7th 2016.
By gospel reflections team on january 17, 2016 articles from our contributors, daily gospel reflections todays gospel. John keeps these words and puts them in jesus mouth during his last encounter with the disciples. Let us take some of the points considered that day. That they may all be one a sermon for easter 7c, john. The only son, god, who is at the fathers side, has revealed him. That is why the prayer can say that eternal life means knowing the one true god and jesus christ, whom god has sent john 17. My gospel reflections for june 7 tuesday of the seventh. Posted on february 4, 2016 updated on february 4, 2016. February 17, 2020 monday of the sixth week in ordinary time readings for today seven holy founders of the servite orderoptional memorial the pharisees came forward and february 16, 2020 sixth sunday in ordinary time, year a readings for today let your yes mean yes, and your no.
In the gospel jesus knew that the hour for his arrest is near and he knew very well that he will be permanently leaving his followers. The readings for the last few sundays have been about the resurrection, but todays gospel takes us back in time to. This site contains fr john mckinnons gospel commentaries, homilies, sunday reflections and writings. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on j ohn 17. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and. I have lost track of the times i waited for jesus to show up, watched him from the crowd, mourned without. This is the beginning of the prayer jesus said for his disciples.
In line with literary convention, the farewell discourse finished with prayer and blessing. Johns gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. Reflections on john 17 jesus prayer for his disciples. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Todays gospel serves as a lovely prelude to the passion of jesus. Holy father, protect them by the power of a your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. Jesus, as one in the trinity, knows that because of love, the disciples also participate with the one. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. Reflection for sunday october, twentyeight sunday in ordinary time. For the first time in the history of america, the federal government is attempting to curtail the free exercise of religion in america.
Living space monday in holy week gospel sacred space. But when i come to a chapter like john 17, im almost paralyzed. And now i am no more in the world having finished the work thou gavest me to do in it. Perhaps these are his last moments of companionship before the horrors that are to come. John 17 commentary jesus concludes his time alone with his.
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