From today’s Gospel:
“Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.” (John 14: 1-6)
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
Margaret,
Thank you for sharing today’s Gospel. I was reading a commentary/meditation on this passage Fr. Bartunek, the author, starts the commentary on each Gospel passage with a quote from the saints. I ran across this quote which I thought might bring some comfort:
“Contradictions, sickness, scruples, spiritual aridity, and all the inner and outward torments are the chisel with which God carves his statues for paradise.”–St. Alphonus Ligouri
It is a comforting and joyous knowledge to know that Jesus is preparing a place for us. We can’t even fathom how grand it will be, but based on the beauty here, what a PROMISE!!
Let not your hearts be troubled. I struggle with my heart and worrying so much about life. It is good to read that again.
Hey Margaret,
prayin for ya….check out my “german shepherds”….haha
After watching Pope Benedict today, ohhhhh I am so full of “heart” felt joy. He is such an amazing presence. He is full of Holy Sprit Joy! I wish we could all be like him. I am so touched tonight after watching his visit to the synagogue and St. Joseph’s Church.