In today's Gospel passage, Jesus proclaims that His aim is not to do His own will, but the will of the One who sent Him - the Father. Jesus' entire life was shaped by the will of His Father, which is for all people to find life through faith in Jesus. As John says in Chapter 3 of his Gospel, "God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." God desires life, which is why Jesus says, "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly."
This same image of God is portrayed in today's first reading from the prophet Isaiah. Just as a mother cherishes the child in her womb and gives life to her child, so does God cherish us and work to bring us to the fullness of life.
God leads us to springs of living water. When we pray in the Lord's Prayer, "Thy will be done," we are praying that a culture of life will prevail over a culture of death. We are also committing ourselves to do God's will by protecting life, bringing life to others, and helping others to live fully human lives that are shaped by the Holy Spirit and lead to eternal life in heaven.
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Homily for Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver
Homily for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary time
Homily for Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 15th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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