n this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to reflect on our call to be his disciples. Seeking God’s wisdom and relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, we respond to Jesus’ call through faith.
In the Gospel reading, Jesus speaks about the kingdom as a banquet to which all are invited. In coming to this banquet, we are not to take the places of honor nor are we to invite those from whom we expect repayment. We all belong.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that God wants all of us to be saved. On our faith journey, we are called to follow Jesus through the “narrow door.” Jesus is the door opened to us all.
In this Sunday’s readings, we are challenged to grasp our worth before God. God doesn’t count our possessions but looks at us with eyes of affection that’s worth quite more than anything we possess.
Prayer is an essential faith activity for all believers. It is in these conversations with God that we learn patience, true joy, freedom, and what is essential for us to grow in faith.
Hospitality is one of the qualities associated with Christianity. In today’s gospel much like that of last Sunday’s gospel about the “good Samaritan," Mary and Martha were called to be a neighbor to Jesus.
This Sunday we’ll celebrate the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered within the upper room in Jerusalem.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that he will always be with us. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us throughout our lives.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to follow his example of unconditional love. “This is how all will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.”
Like a gentle shepherd, God invites us to journey with him. On this 4th Sunday of Easter, as we reflect on Jesus the Good Shepherd, we must ask ourselves how have we allowed the Lord to direct our lives so that all we do will give God the glory.
