Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday’s Gospel prepares us to journey with Christ during Holy Week, reminding us that Jesus stayed focused on his purpose and gave glory to God by accepting suffering and death for our salvation.
Jesus is teaching about his death as he is already in Jerusalem for Passover. He forcefully says that his “hour has come” and that it is when he will be “glorified.” Jesus prays, “Father, glorify your name!” The Father in heaven says “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.” Jesus will be glorified through death on a cross.
Jesus teaches his disciples and us that those who want to follow him must serve others by thinking about others’ needs before their own. When we do this, we, too, give glory to God.
This Gospel reminds us that Jesus stayed focused on his purpose and gave glory to God by accepting suffering and death for our salvation. Jesus teaches his disciples and us that those who want to follow him must serve others by thinking about others’ needs before their own. When we do this, we too, give glory to God.
We are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to strive for spiritual growth and transformation.
God Bless as we continue to Journey through Lent.
Pray for peace.
Fr. Cyrus
