Climax of God’s Redemptive Work

Author: Fr Ignatius Britto, SJ
Fix Your Heart on Jesus
Reflection Date: May 16, 2025 Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter 
Daily Reading: Acts 13:26–33; John 14:1–6

In today’s first reading, Paul highlights how the promises made by God to the ancestors are fulfilled in Jesus Christ through His resurrection. The resurrection is not just a historical event; it is the foundation of our faith. It is a call to recognize Christ and His message in our lives. Paul emphasizes that this is the climax of God’s redemptive work through His Son, Jesus. Today’s reading, therefore, challenges us to deepen our trust in God’s faithfulness, embrace the Good News with an open heart, and proclaim the risen Christ with boldness.

The first six verses of the 14th chapter of John form a deeply comforting passage. Jesus begins with tender and consoling words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” Life brings uncertainties, fears, doubts, and sorrows, but Jesus invites us to anchor our hearts in Him. True peace does not come from circumstances, but from trust in God. Jesus further assures the disciples that there is a place prepared for them in the Father’s house. This house is not merely a location; it is communion and relationship.

One of the most profound declarations Jesus makes in response to Thomas’s question is: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” This is not a philosophical statement but a deeply personal one. Jesus does not just show the way like John the Baptist—He is the way. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He reveals the truth of who God is. And He continues to offer His very life to us in the Eucharist.

Call To Action:

• Respond with courage and genuine faith to the life of Jesus, just as Paul did.
• Walk with Jesus daily, allowing Him to be your Way, your Truth, and your Life.