Friday of the 5th week of Easter. C. John15:12-17

Bond of love with Christ

Love is not just a feeling but a commitment. That is what Jesus is teaching us in today’s gospel. Loving like Jesus and building a friendship with him. A Christian’s love is the mirror of Christ’s love. Jesus speaks of his sacrificial love manifested in his death on the cross for us. We are called to imitate Jesus by laying down our lives for others; serving without counting the cost and being the source of joy, hope and encouragement for others in our daily lives. Christ inviting us to a friendship with him signifies a bond of shared knowledge, truth, unity and love with him.

Jesus, I trust in him.

Fr. Georges sac