22 May, 2023 | Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Gospel Jn 16:29-33 The disciples said to Jesus, "Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God." Jesus answered them, "Do you believe now? 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." Reflections The world that is ruled by greed makes human life miserable. It is only by the love of Jesus can there be true peace in the world. Jesus reminds his disciples that the evil of the world will snatch even his disciples and they will leave him alone. But Jesus is not alone -- the Father whom he communicates with daily is with him. He will be his comfort a