John 21; 1 – 19
Last week’s readings we took a look at faith.
In today’s Gospel reading Jesus asks for the ultimate show of faith. This is a
faith that allows human beings to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Think about
this for a minute; too follow the God incarnate, Messiah!
Our Christ asks his
disciples and thus he asks us; Follow me in works of charity, follow me in
martyrdom, and follow me to the gates of heaven where my Father awaits longing
to embrace your return home. Follow me even though you do not see me; follow me
even though you cannot hear me, follow me in faith. Follow me in your life
lived, a life lived in love.
Throughout the Gospels Jesus
uses a lot of parables and imagery when he speaks to his disciples, but here
the message is laid out before them in a candid manner.
Will
you? Can you? Are you? Following me…
by David E.
Gonzales
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