“Living the Resurrection: Our Call to Discipleship”
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
John 14:6-14
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
Grace Prayed For
Pray for the grace to fully embrace the power of the Resurrection in your daily life, allowing it to transform you into an active disciple who reflects Christ’s love and truth to the world.
Reflection
The Resurrection is not merely an event to be celebrated; it’s a reality to be lived. Through His victory over death, Jesus empowers us to continue His mission on earth. He assures us that “whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these.” This is both a promise and a commissioning.
As we stand in the light of the Resurrection, we’re called to embody the living Christ, becoming His hands and feet in the world. This means actively participating in acts of love, mercy, and justice, reflecting the heart of the Father to those around us. It’s through this active discipleship that we fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of all nations.
The power of the Resurrection fuels our mission. It’s the assurance that death has been defeated, and new life is possible. This transformative truth compels us to move beyond passive faith into active engagement with the world, sharing the good news not just in words, but through our very lives.
Growing in Intimacy/Union with Jesus
By engaging deeply with Jesus’ words and embodying His teachings, we draw closer to Him. Living out the Resurrection means entering into the very life of Christ, participating in His mission, and experiencing His presence in our actions and relationships. This active faith fosters a profound intimacy with Jesus, as we become co-workers in His redemptive work.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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