Tuesday of the 5th week. Year C. John 14:27-31 a

Tuesday of the 5th week. Year C. John 14:27-31 a

The Father is greater than I.

The “greatness” spoken of in this passage relates to the role, not to the essence. The Son emptied himself by becoming obedient unto death(Phil 2:7-8). Thus, “for a little while” (Hebrews 2:9), the Father was greater in glory and exaltation. He was not subject to pain and illness and death. Yet, the Son was. Jesus' return to heaven is to regain the fullness of the glory that He had from the beginning. His return will now bring more joy to the disciples because he will send the promised Holy Spirit to be with them forever (John 14:15–31). So by accepting the pains and the shame of the cross, Jesus saved us from the power of death and sins.

Jesus, I trust in you

Fr. Georges sac