In today's Gospel Passage taken from the prayer Jesus said for his followers towards the end of the Last Supper Jn 17:1-11a) we get a glimpse of the tender-hearted Jesus who acknowledges that his mission is fast approaching its end on earth and the after the days of suffering and death, he will return to the Right Hand of the Father, leaving behind the friends he loves and who love him. He prays that they may live and work in unity with each other and with him, As painful as it will be, he must move ahead with the PLAN, but he does all he can to soften the blow of separation.
We might tend to forget this tender side of Jesus, whose love looks at every detail in our lives and offers support and comfort. We might kick ourselves because we find it so hard to attend daily Mass, or are often late, but we don't realize how Jesus sees our effort, our desire, and is pleased with just that. We fret more about our lateness than he does. May we come to see with the eyes of Jesus and feel his patient love, and not let our frustrations (not his) keep us from being at peace.
Bro. Rene
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