However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. These chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross. Let us take some of the points considered that day. Perhaps these are his last moments of companionship before the horrors that are to come. March 26th, reading and meditation from the gospel of john 8. Reflections on john 17 jesus prayer for his disciples jesus looked up to heaven and said. Jimmy abbott shares some thoughts and reflections on the gospel lesson appointed for sunday, may 17, 2020 john 14. Therefore the latter is like the former, not equal to it. In these final chapters of johns gospel, jesus is trying to sum up what his life and mission is all about. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and knowing jesus christ who has been sent by god. Throughout the gospel, jesus has revealed the fathers glory by manifesting his characteristic gracious love. Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by. Reflections on john 17 jesus prayer for his disciples. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and.
That is why the prayer can say that eternal life means knowing the one true god and jesus christ, whom god has sent john 17. And now i am no more in the world having finished the work thou gavest me to do in it. Environmental stewardship commission lectionary reflection year a, easter 7, gospel lesson. Posted on february 4, 2016 updated on february 4, 2016. Jesus looked up to heaven and said, father, the hour has come. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The reflection represents only my own point of view, intended to help prepare myself for the lords day and perhaps spark a meaningful discussion. Previous sunday reflections from the main page can be found here. Jesus defines his relationship with the disciples and gives his final commandment to them. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. Jesus tells us that we too are sent to continue his mission. John keeps these words and puts them in jesus mouth during his last encounter with the disciples.
John s gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by jesus, begun in chapter 15, on the mission in the world. In johns gospel, there is a hint of anxiety in jesus earlier prayer, now. Jesus is back in the house of his friends, mary, martha and lazarus, recently brought back from the dead. For the first time in the history of america, the federal government is attempting to curtail the free exercise of religion in america. That they may all be one a sermon for easter 7c, john. He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. Full scripture for this sunday is available on the catholic ireland website. The collect and readings for the seventh sunday of easter may be found here.
The readings for the last few sundays have been about the resurrection, but todays gospel takes us back in time to. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on j ohn 17. This site contains fr john mckinnons gospel commentaries, homilies, sunday reflections and writings. Jimmy mathew, csc executive director, family rosary crusade philippines. I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. This is the beginning of the prayer jesus said for his disciples. The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway.
Because it finishes the work the father sent the son to perform john 17. Jesus, as one in the trinity, knows that because of love, the disciples also participate with the one. I have lost track of the times i waited for jesus to show up, watched him from the crowd, mourned without. After jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven. John 2, 111 second sunday in ordinary time what a very noisy occasion is a wedding. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both. Jesus announces to his own people that the good news of god is not just. Because authority had already been given to grant eternal life john 17.
It is the testament of jesus in the form of a prayer, also called the priestly prayer jn 17. My gospel reflections for june 7 tuesday of the seventh. Holy father, protect them by the power of a your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. In line with literary convention, the farewell discourse finished with prayer and blessing. According to john s gospel, eternal life comes from a relationship with the eternal god. Anyone who knows that he will be permanently leaving the people that he loved will only wish the best for them. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on john 17. There is an eternal relationship between god the father and god the son, reflecting their intimacy and love for one another. Luke notes for us that with the gospel the spirit anoints, freedom is announced to people who are stuck, blind people see, and the year of gods goodness is announced. Gospel reflection the fifth sunday ordinary time year c february 7th 2016. Daily gospel reflection for january 17, 2016 second. Living space monday in holy week gospel sacred space.
Johns gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. It is significant that the first sign that jesus provides in johns gospel is one in which he provides more joy, more blessing, and more abundance than the couple or any couple for that matter deserves. That is, the quality of companionship between jesus and god is. For the first time in the history of america, the government is attempting to define what catholic is and what it is not. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. As with any story, it is probably best to read matthews story of jesus from beginning to end over a few days, entering into the drama and attending to all the elements in the story. Todays gospel serves as a lovely prelude to the passion of jesus. Give glory to your son that your son may give glory to you john 17. This comes sometime between the ascension and pentecost and there is a desire by the apostles to restore their number to twelve for the mission they are about to undertake. Catholic daily reflections todays gospel meditation for. In the gospel jesus knew that the hour for his arrest is near and he knew very well that he will be permanently leaving his followers. To them, catholic means a house of worship but catholic schools, hospitals, and other important works. As we sit with the gospel we often see and hear that it is good news. But when i come to a chapter like john 17, im almost paralyzed.
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