Jesus said to his disciples: "Now I am going to
the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' But
because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the
truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will
not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes he will
convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation: sin,
because they do not believe in me; righteousness, because I am going to the
Father and you will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this
world has been condemned.
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Reflection:
Are you afraid of separation?
There’s a sense of melancholy in the words of Jesus
in our gospel for today. He tells the disciples: “Now I am going to the one who
sent me.” Just imagine the effect of these words to the disciples. Their
teacher, leader, healer, father figure and close confidant would suddenly be
leaving their presence?
But Jesus will not be leaving them holding an empty
bag because He is promising them the abiding presence of the Advocate or the
Holy Spirit. The advocate who will always be there to guide them in every step
of the way as they do their mission.
Someday we will also be leaving this world. Through
death our mortal being will vanish from the sight of our loved ones and
friends. And surely there will be grief and loneliness as well. But our legacy
would hopefully remain enduring and we hope that we would leave a lasting
imprint in the hearts of the people whom we have been acquainted.
This
is the reality of life. There’s a time for everything in this world but we need
not worry. For so long as we believe in Jesus we have nothing to worry. –
Marino J. Dasmarinas
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