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John 5,31-47

by Fr. Luis A. Zazano
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Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 5,31-47

Jesus said to the Jews: “If I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is not true.
But there is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that the testimony he gives on my behalf is true.
You sent emissaries to John, and he testified to the truth.
I do not accept testimony from a human being, but I say this so that you may be saved.
He was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.
But I have testimony greater than John’s. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.”
Moreover, the Father who sent me has testified on my behalf. But you have never heard his voice nor seen his form,
and you do not have his word remaining in you, because you do not believe in the one whom he has sent.
You search the scriptures, because you think you have eternal life through them; even they testify on my behalf.
But you do not want to come to me to have life.
I do not accept human praise;
moreover, I know that you do not have the love of God in you.
I came in the name of my Father, but you do not accept me; yet if another comes in his own name, you will accept him.
How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?
Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father: the one who will accuse you is Moses, in whom you have placed your hope.
For if you had believed Moses, you would have believed me, because he wrote about me.
But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”

The Truth

1) The search: It is possible that this quarantined lent has got you in a lock down so that you can open up. Yes! It’s possible that while you are confined at home, you just can’t handle it any longer. This is how you will realize that you are empty on the inside. Who are you? What do you want for your life? Is this what you had planned for your life? Maybe now you have the time to answer these questions.

2) Testimony: Today, as a believer, you are called to give your testimony. First, give your testimony of prudence. Be prudent. By taking care of yourself, you are taking care of us, but also giving a testimony of closeness. Today, as a church, we must be close. These days people need to express themselves and talk. It happens to me that many times I don’t have the time, or my cell phone is not charged in order to attend video calls. But it is the only way to be close, comfort others, and listen. Help me… answer your calls and listen to your brothers and sisters express everything they feel, what they think, and what they are going through. Maybe now your testimony is to comfort and lend an ear. Trust the Holy Spirit and He will work in you; and if you need to take a call, invoke the Holy Spirit and then just listen.

3)Light: Let’s get back to giving meaning to this life and enlighten others. We are called to provide light and to be able to remove the darkness of hopelessness. We are doing many good things, so let’s go! You and I will not let ourselves be conquered by any virus… and we can win by making Christ go viral! Can I count on you?

God-bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Don’t forget, heaven is our goal !

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