TODAYS REFLECTION 7th WEEK OF EASTER, MON MAY 9

TODAYS REFLECTION 7th WEEK OF EASTER, MON MAY 9 ( Acts 19:1-8, 16:29-33 )

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Friends, compassion is an incredible, human action that God has given to us which is unlike sympathy, pity or “feeling sorry” for someone. In today’s Gospel Jesus is compassionately preparing his Disciples for the day when he will no longer be with them:  "Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone.  But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world."

When we are touched by another’s compassion, we often see the face of God. Jesus assures his disciples that they will find peace because of the relationship they have had with him.  He reminds them that the world is not easy but his compassionate words offer them great hope. This applies to us too. Jesus is talking to us everyday through his disciples. May each of us believe in ourselves and God’s love this day, things  will be better for us.

Beloved as Jesus reassures his disciples  of his peace, unfailing love, and victory over the world which is in opposition to God's reign. Jesus speaks the same reassuring words of enduring love, faithfulness, and victory to us his followers today.  "I will never fail you nor forsake you." While we may forget the Lord and fail him, he will never forget us nor fail to come to our aid. As we cannot avoid all pain and suffering which may come our way in this life let us rely of God's promise that He will guide us safely through any trial or hardship. May we be strengthened as we continue our NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Have a blessed week.