Today's Reflections
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Jn 16:20-23
[Jesus said to his disciples,] 20“Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. 21When
a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived;
but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the
pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. 22So
you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts
will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. 23On
that day you will not question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to
you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.”
Reflection:
Your Grief will Become joy.
Being with Jesus entails pain. We have to sacrifice for Jesus, give up
comfort and convenience, and let go of privilege and attachment. It is
painful to experience separation and adapt to a new assignment and a
different place. But we have to move out for the sake of Christ and the
Church. It is painful to carry the cross and undergo our own
crucifixion. But we have to accept our cross so that we can be fruitful
for God and for the gospel.
By being faithful to Jesus until the
end, pain will turn to victory, agony to glory, cross to victory, sorrow
to joy. Thus, to be with Jesus is to experience joy, peace in our
heart, harmony, tranquility, and security even in this life.
Jesus brings joy to suffering, relief to
pain, and comfort to an aching heart. Jesus soothes our broken spirit
and heals our hurts.
What sacrifice are you ready to make for Jesus?
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