It has taken me a long time to understand that Jesus wants us to follow him not just in scripture, but in work and deed. The road he offers is not easy, but the reward is unfathomable.
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REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 22 MAY 2012
Jesus wants us to have eternal happiness with him in Heaven.
REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL ON 17 MAY 2012
The time when the beatified Jesus spoke to the Apostles was a confusing time for them. Their mission, which became ours, was being defined at this point. Jesus informed them of the joy they would feel with the Holy Spirit, but this was really unknown to them at this point.