Gospel: Jn 16:5–11
But now I am going to the One who sent me, and none of you asks me where I am going;
instead you are overcome with grief, because of what I have said. Believe me, it is better for you that I go
away, because as long as I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go away, I will send
him to you, and when he comes, he will vindicate the truth before a sinful world; and he will vindicate the paths
of righteousness and justice. What is the world’s sin, in regard to me? Disbelief. What is the path of righteousness?
It is the path I walk, by which I go to the Father; and you shall see me no more. What is the path of justice? It is the path
on which the prince of this world will always stand condemned.
Reflection:
In the face of Jesus’ impending departure, the disciples are sad. They
are in grief because a part of them will stay with Jesus always. Jesus too feels the
pain of going away. That is the bittersweet reality of parting. One must go to
see greater destiny. But in doing so, you leave pieces of yourself behind. And
you bring pieces of those you will leave behind. Thus the one departing
and those left behind are incomplete. They will be made whole again in the
reunion in heaven.
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