We — knowing the full Gospel story — are peering into that story, watching and listening to the disciples’ response to Jesus. They are confused.
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In Jesus’ absence, we wait for the gift of the Spirit
And, hopefully, in some way, we appreciate the growth and the gift that is the Spirit in Pentecost.
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Jesus presented a clear picture of what was to come
For this reason the church gives to us a super-abundance of John’s Jesus these days, leading up to the great feasts of the Ascension of the Lord and Pentecost, respectively.
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Loving is the highest expression of faith
Love is both noun and verb. It is something you receive and an experience you do.
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Welcome all to the world of the disciples
Jesus, in his own words today, indeed does show us the way, and the truth, and the life.
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Remain connected to Jesus, and bear much fruit
Jesus would give us the necessary life, and keep us in union and communion with himself and one another.
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Jesus’ litany was directed to his disciples — and to us
We are given a share in the eternal life promised by the Christ.
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Live your faith, don’t just believe it
Oh, and by the way, I’m leaving you now!
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Believe Jesus’ words and everything he tells us
His words and the Father’s words are one and the same.
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The emergence of the church must have been a great time!
The bubble indeed has burst, and a new and vibrant and Spirit-filled church was beginning to emerge.
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