Friday of the 6th Week of Easter C. Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23.
"You will grieve, but your grief will become joy."says Jesus. The change from grief to joy is a central theme in the Bible. In Psalm 126:6, "those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them." God will restore the children of Israel from slavery and exiles.
The disciples of Jesus, too, will experience grief over his upcoming death and separation. But, after his resurrection, there will be joy. The victory of Christ over death and sin offers new hope and new life that bring unwavering joy to believers. Everyday believers go through the daily experience from death to life, from sadness and grief to joy, from trouble in heart to peace!
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac