The Beloved Disciple
Jn 21:20-25
20Peter turned and saw the
disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon
his chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who
will betray you?” 21When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” 23So
the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die.
But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want
him to remain until I come? [What concern is it of yours?]”
24It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. 25There
are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be
described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the
books that would be written.
Reflection:
What concern is it of yours?
We are all followers and servants of Jesus. But we can differ in the
ways of following and serving Jesus and of bearing witness to him. Peter
followed Jesus till his own crucifixion. The beloved disciple followed
Jesus by witnessing to the life story of Jesus and giving us the Fourth
Gospel.
We can serve God in ways most suited to
our situation, in any place, in any assignment, in whatever capacity,
and to whomever Jesus has sent us. Hence, let us not compare our
sanctity with that of others. Let us not question the spiritual affairs
of other people. As servants of Jesus, we are not competitors in
holiness or rivals for honor and position in the Church. Let us serve
him to the best of our ability and to the utmost of our capacity.
No words suffice to describe the
life-giving works of Jesus or the richness of his life. But Jesus makes
himself always available for us. He does not leave us alone. He is here
with us. He continues to touch and change our life, to make us feel his
love and healing presence.
Do you feel the presence of Jesus?Have you not been touched by his love?
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