Gospel of john 17 1-11 reflection

I have lost track of the times i waited for jesus to show up, watched him from the crowd, mourned without. The collect and readings for the seventh sunday of easter may be found here. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. He speaks at length of the bond between him and his father and it is from this bond of love that he is sent. Previous sunday reflections from the main page can be found here. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Anyone who knows that he will be permanently leaving the people that he loved will only wish the best for them. To them, catholic means a house of worship but catholic schools, hospitals, and other important works. Jimmy mathew, csc executive director, family rosary crusade philippines.

That is why the prayer can say that eternal life means knowing the one true god and jesus christ, whom god has sent john 17. John s gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. Reflections on john 17 jesus prayer for his disciples jesus looked up to heaven and said. Gospel reflection the fifth sunday ordinary time year c february 7th 2016. Environmental stewardship commission lectionary reflection year a, easter 7, gospel lesson. He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and knowing jesus christ who has been sent by god. According to john s gospel, eternal life comes from a relationship with the eternal god. The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. As we sit with the gospel we often see and hear that it is good news. Jesus is back in the house of his friends, mary, martha and lazarus, recently brought back from the dead. It is important that readers keep alert to the literary technique.

Jesus defines his relationship with the disciples and gives his final commandment to them. Because authority had already been given to grant eternal life john 17. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on j ohn 17. By gospel reflections team on january 17, 2016 articles from our contributors, daily gospel reflections todays gospel. Therefore the latter is like the former, not equal to it. The reflection represents only my own point of view, intended to help prepare myself for the lords day and perhaps spark a meaningful discussion. Luke notes for us that with the gospel the spirit anoints, freedom is announced to people who are stuck, blind people see, and the year of gods goodness is announced. I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. It is significant that the first sign that jesus provides in johns gospel is one in which he provides more joy, more blessing, and more abundance than the couple or any couple for that matter deserves. Johns gospel assumes that people were created by god for relationship with god. Posted on february 4, 2016 updated on february 4, 2016. Todays gospel serves as a lovely prelude to the passion of jesus. As with any story, it is probably best to read matthews story of jesus from beginning to end over a few days, entering into the drama and attending to all the elements in the story.

John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. John keeps these words and puts them in jesus mouth during his last encounter with the disciples. Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by jesus, begun in chapter 15, on the mission in the world. John 2, 111 second sunday in ordinary time what a very noisy occasion is a wedding. In johns gospel, there is a hint of anxiety in jesus earlier prayer, now. My gospel reflections for june 7 tuesday of the seventh. After jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven. Jesus looked up to heaven and said, father, the hour has come. Jesus announces to his own people that the good news of god is not just. Give glory to your son that your son may give glory to you john 17.

In these final chapters of johns gospel, jesus is trying to sum up what his life and mission is all about. The readings for the last few sundays have been about the resurrection, but todays gospel takes us back in time to. And now i am no more in the world having finished the work thou gavest me to do in it. Reflection for sunday october, twentyeight sunday in ordinary time. Let us take some of the points considered that day.

Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by. Because it finishes the work the father sent the son to perform john 17. That they may all be one a sermon for easter 7c, john. Jesus tells us that we too are sent to continue his mission. This site contains fr john mckinnons gospel commentaries, homilies, sunday reflections and writings. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Perhaps these are his last moments of companionship before the horrors that are to come. For the first time in the history of america, the federal government is attempting to curtail the free exercise of religion in america. Jesus defines eternal life as a life shaped by knowing god and. This comes sometime between the ascension and pentecost and there is a desire by the apostles to restore their number to twelve for the mission they are about to undertake.

Holy father, protect them by the power of a your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. Jesus prays for the church, a reflection on john 17. Jesus, as one in the trinity, knows that because of love, the disciples also participate with the one. Throughout the gospel, jesus has revealed the fathers glory by manifesting his characteristic gracious love. Reflections on john 17 jesus prayer for his disciples. The only son, god, who is at the fathers side, has revealed him.

That is, the quality of companionship between jesus and god is. It is the testament of jesus in the form of a prayer, also called the priestly prayer jn 17. These chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross. In the gospel jesus knew that the hour for his arrest is near and he knew very well that he will be permanently leaving his followers. Full scripture for this sunday is available on the catholic ireland website. But when i come to a chapter like john 17, im almost paralyzed. For the first time in the history of america, the government is attempting to define what catholic is and what it is not. According to johns gospel, eternal life comes from a relationship with the eternal god. Jimmy abbott shares some thoughts and reflections on the gospel lesson appointed for sunday, may 17, 2020 john 14. February 17, 2020 monday of the sixth week in ordinary time readings for today seven holy founders of the servite orderoptional memorial the pharisees came forward and february 16, 2020 sixth sunday in ordinary time, year a readings for today let your yes mean yes, and your no. In line with literary convention, the farewell discourse finished with prayer and blessing. John 17 commentary jesus concludes his time alone with his.

However, the john rylands fragment, discovered in the 1920s, has been documented to be a small portion of a copy of the gospel of john dated between ad 125 and 150. There is an eternal relationship between god the father and god the son, reflecting their intimacy and love for one another. This is the beginning of the prayer jesus said for his disciples. March 26th, reading and meditation from the gospel of john 8.