Continuing the work of the apostles


Saturday of the 7th week of Eastertide

John 21:20-25

We have reached the end of the Acts of the Apostles.  Even though Paul was in chains, he said, "It is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear this chain." And the Good News of the Kingdom of God was proclaimed to all nations without hindrance.

Peter in the Gospel inquired about John, "Lord, what will happen to him?" Jesus rebuked him, "If I want him to stay behind till I come, what does it matter to you? You are to follow me."

We are to continue where the apostles have left off:

First, get closer to Jesus - "Follow me." We have to follow Jesus.  We have to see him more clearly, love him more dearly, and follow him more nearly "Day by Day".

Second, proclaim the Kingdom of God "without hindrance."  The main hindrance is ourselves, our hesitations, and our sins. Rid ourselves of these hindrance and we shall clearly see the path towards the fulfillment of the kingdom.

Third, commit wholeheartedly to the task even if it means "wearing chains", meaning, no matter what the costs are, even if it means offering our lives, if it will save others, we will do it for love of God.

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