Lectio Divina John 13:31-33A, 34-35 Reflection ~
Recently I was a participant in a retreat focused on living the Eucharist. When we broke up into groups to discuss the presentation, everyone looked at me until someone said I was to lead the group. For the first time, I realized I had humbly moved from a disciple to an apostle of Jesus in the eyes of others. As I looked back into their eyes, I recalled their participation in ministries. Each person was also a disciple and an apostle in their unique way, reflecting love and light into a hungry world.
The Last Sermon of Our Lord by James Tissot (full resolution) and more detail at the Brooklyn Museum website
John 13:31-33A, 34-35 – Scripture (NRSV Bible)
The New Commandment
31 When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this daily Gospel reading and considering this Lectio Divina reflection on John 13 – reflecting love and light into a hungry world.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite the world’s distractions.
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