Gospel: John 15:9-11
“I have told you this so that my joy might
be in you and your joy might be complete.”
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Reflection:
What will separate us from the love of Jesus?
It is none other than sin. Every time we sin, we create a distance between
ourselves and the Lord. But what about Jesus? Does He pull away from us when we
sin? No—our Lord never turns away.
On the contrary, He is always moving toward us, extending His arms in love,
ever ready to offer us His mercy—even
when we turn our backs on Him.
Such is the love of Jesus: patient, steadfast, and unfathomable. His
love reaches into eternity, always ready to embrace us anew. But we must be
careful not to test the depths of this divine love. Sometimes we fall into the
trap of sinning repeatedly, comforted by the thought that we can return to Him
anytime and ask for forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
But what if, in the very act of sin, we are suddenly taken from this
life? What if death comes unexpectedly? Where will we find ourselves? It is
saddening to realize that the answer may be separation from God for all
eternity. The fiery furnace of hell is not a distant metaphor—it is a spiritual
reality. That is why Jesus invites us today, while there is still time, to
repent and remain in His love.
Let us not delay. Let us not presume upon His mercy. His invitation is
gentle but urgent: “Remain in my love”
(John 15:9). He waits for us in every moment, especially in the silence of our
hearts.
Do you strive each day to remain in the love
of Jesus? — Marino J. Dasmarinas
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