Homily (Reflection) for Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter (26th April, 2021) on the Gospel
Acts 11:1-18;
Ps 42:2-3. 43:3.4 (R. 42:3);
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. However, 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. Jesus also
told us their mission: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. 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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