"DO NOT BE AFRAID"

Today's gospel reading frim John 14:27-31 invites us all to calmness. This is a continuation from yesterday's gospel passage in which Christ himself assured those who love him, his and the Father's manifestation.

"...Do not be afraid..." Jesus tells his disciples with a lot of concern. Yes, don't be afraid coz I and the Father are in you and you're in us. When God holds you and your situation you ought not to be afraid, you ought to "be still and know that God is Lord."

But Jesus continues to give them reasons for calmness, simply because the ruler of the world beseech to destroy the good works established by the Son. 

We are disciples of Christ, under different situations of life. We suffer different calaminities in our own ways. But alas! We ought not to fear. Though humanly speaking, fear exists, but spiritualy, this fear should lead us to God..." the fear of the Lord". After drawing closer to God, he gives us the graces to counter the threats of this world.

In our own time, Jesus continues to invite us daily as we partake in the Eucharistic celebrations. Every time he's offered thru the venerable hands of the priest, he comes down to us, not only consoling us but assuring us of salvation. ( 1 Thess 5:9-10)

Wishing you grace filled Tuesday.

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