Seventh Sunday of Easter – Ascension
It was difficult to follow Jesus. He taught about the Kingdom of God, and he healed many people, but he also annoyed both the religious and civil leaders of his day. He spoke the truth, and it led to his passion and death. His disciples knew great agony and fear at his crucifixion; they were shocked and joyful at his resurrection. And now he was leaving them again.
It is still difficult to follow Jesus. Churches exist because we who follow Christ need the support of like-minded Christians. We need to remember his life and his sacrifice. We need to hear his voice in the Gospels. We need to join each other’s voices in prayer to him.
The Holy Spirit enabled the disciples of Jesus to be faithful witnesses. The Spirit binds us to our predecessors and to all of the faithful today. It is an amazing legacy.
Reflection by Br. Jacob Kubajak, OSB
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