Reflections

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours?”
(John 21:22)

Peter had asked you about John, Lord, saying, “What about him?” You remind him that our duty is to follow you, no to wonder about other people. Let us love one another, for that is your command, but let our focus be on whatever you are asking of us.

Your invitation is so simple and yet profound. First, we must discern where you are, else how could we follow you? You are everywhere, of course; so perhaps what we need to ask is “Where am I?” Am I concentrating so much on my own goals that I forget to look for you? Even if those goals are noble, if they do not bring me closer to you, they are not my path.

Please give me the courage and humility to forget myself, to pay no attention to where others are going, but to let you guide every step I take.

How can I follow you today? Just as I began to write that sentence, I remembered that the discipleship questionnaire will be collected during Mass this evening. I have been reflecting for several weeks; now it is time to make a commitment. That is my next step, then. Lead me, guide me.

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