Gospel: John 14:27-31a
Peace be with you! My peace I give to you; not as the world gives peace do I give it to you. Do not be troubled! Do not be afraid! You heard me say, ‘I am going away, but I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you this now before it takes place, so that when it does happen you may believe. There is very little left for me to tell you, for the prince of this world is at hand, although there is nothing in me that he can claim. But see, the world must know that I love the Father, and that I do what the Father has taught me to do.
Reflection:
"Jesus Saviour of Men."
The 15th century Italian Franciscan and missionary preacher Saint Bernardine of the 15th century. Although he had a weak or hoarse voice, he was considered one of the greatest preachers of his time because he used lots of imagery and everyday language instead of a formal style, challenging people to steer clear of vanity, coarse talk and factions. Indeed, seeking to replace the insignia of factions in towns, his great devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus led him to devise the symbol IHS – the first three letters of Jesus in Greek, and later used as a Latin abbreviation for Jesus Saviour of Men. Paul and Barnabas keep going despite the challenges, and proclaim the message of conversion and life in Christ. Bernardine did the same in his day, and now in our day, we are called to keep moving, too, and not to consider our part in the work of the Kingdom to be ever finished. Let us walk forward in faith, always calling on the Name of Jesus. “Come now, let us go.”
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