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Homily (Reflection) for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter (23rd April, 2018) on the Gospel

 
Acts 11:1-18;
Ps 41:2-3; 42:3-4. (R. cf. Ps 41:3);
Jn 10:1-10.

Topic: Between Jesus and others.
In today’s gospel, Jesus spoke to the people in these words,
Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.
Everyone therefore has two options: Jesus or others. And no one can follow Jesus and someone else, cf. Matt 6:24; Lk 16:13. Jesus is the gate for us, His sheep. One’s safety is guaranteed only by entering through Christ. Borrowing the words of Jesus Christ, others are thieves. And Jesus told us their mission: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy”. On the other hand, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
As we are blessed with yet another day, it is up to each and every one of us to decide either for Jesus or for others. And while making this important decision however, may no one forget the fact that Jesus is the only way that leads to safety. Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by Him, cf. Jn 14:6. So, decide wisely!
Bible Reading: Jn 14:1-10.
Thought for today: There is only one safe gate.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to choose you and you alone – Amen.
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