MAY 16, 2020
GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION
JOHN 15:18-21
If the world hates you, remember that the world hated me
before you. This would not be so if you belonged to the world, because the world
loves its own. But you are not of the world, since I have chosen you from the
world; because of this the world hates you. Remember what I told you: the
servant is not greater than the master; if they persecuted me, they will also
persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours as well. All this
they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know the One who
sent me.
POINT OF REFLECTION
We all know that Jesus is our divine invitation. Living a
life without Him is eternally useless. We cannot reach our final destination,
in the Father’s house in heaven.
Since Jesus is the only way, we need to be like Him. Do not
be surprise why you live a life in hatred, persecution and even crucifixion. You have just claimed your share of Jesus’
divinity. There is no easy way towards eternity for the world does not conform eternity
instead conforms itself to the influence of darkness.
Being none like them would mean like Jesus. Therefore, go,
shout and celebrate because salvation is at hand. Happy are those who are condemned for their works
of mercy and salvation, for theirs is
the kingdom in heaven.
