
A reflection on John 14:1-12
Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang
Beholding the Father in the Son draws us into the heart of Jesusโ revelation.
Gospel
John 14:1-12
โDo not let your hearts be troubled.… Read the rest

Journey to Wholeness

Beholding the Father in the Son draws us into the heart of Jesusโ revelation.
โDo not let your hearts be troubled.… Read the rest

In a tasteless world, be salt and lightโpurifying, preserving, and radiating Christ’s covenant love to draw enemies into friendship with God.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth.… Read the rest

The mysteries of light burst forthโhidden kingdom secrets now blaze openly through fearless disciples of Christ.
… Read the restJesus said to his disciples, โIs a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For

… Read the restIn the beginningย was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.

The eternal Word leapt down from heaven, becoming flesh to illumine our darkness with divine light and life.… Read the rest

Clothed in garments of salvation, we reclaim the radiant glory lost in Eden and shine as brides of Christ.
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation,
Isaiah 61:10b
and wrapped me in a robe of justice…
In the book of Revelation, the holy city, new Jerusalem, comes down out of heaven from God, โprepared as a bride adorned for her husbandโ (Revelation 21:2).… Read the rest

The Parable of the Lamp reveals how an evangelist, ignited by Christโs Spirit, shines Godโs Light to illuminate the world.… Read the rest

… Read the restBrothers and sisters:
It is written, โThe first man, Adam,ย became a living being,โ the last Adam a life-giving spirit.ย

… Read the restThe people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, saying, โI am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.

… Read the restChildren, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. Whoever sins belongs to the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning.