Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, 6th Week of Easter
05 May 2016
Thursday, 6th Week of Easter
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Acts 18:1 – 8 / Jn 16:16 – 20
From the Gospel Reading: Jn 16:16 - 20
Jesus said to his disciples, "A little while and you will see me no more; and then a little while, and you will see me." Some of the disciples wondered "What does he mean by 'A little while and you will not see me, and then a little while and you will see me'? And why did he say, 'I go to the Father'?" And they said to one another, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not understand."
Jesus knew that they wanted to question him; so he said to them, "You are puzzled because I told you that in a little while you will see me no more, and then a little while later you will see me. Truly, I say to you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy."
Reflection
"But all endings are also beginnings, we just do not know it at that time," says Mitch Albom in The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
The Scriptures were fulfilled when Jesus died on the cross. This brought great grief to all who believed in him, especially his disciples who walked with him in preaching the Good News of man's salvation. Before his death on the cross, Jesus had promised his disciples that he would return "in a little while." This mystified his disciples but Jesus reassured them that all their griefs would be turned to joy. The life of Jesus was sacrificed for us to have life, for us to be re-born. His human life was ended but he was risen to fulfill his promise of joy and salvation for all.
"A little while" means in a short time. We may be saddened by all the many imperfections and difficulties in our lives but we know these will not last but come to an end. For every sorrow endured there is a promise of gladness to follow. Maybe this is the reason why we learn to hope. We know that all these imperfections and difficulties are just temporary because Jesus promised us a joyful rainbow after each rain.
In times of sadness, it is always best to remember the beatitude, "Fortunate are those who mourn, they shall be comforted." (Mt 5:4)
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Jeffrey Yao
Ruby Rodriguez
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Eleuteria Chua Suan Chio (May 26, 1924 – May 5, 2008)
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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