In the final days of Jesus' life, people responded to Him in different ways. While Judas betrayed Him, the beloved disciple sat close to him, even leaning on his chest. In the opening chapter of the Gospel, the Evangelist describes Jesus as being "upon the chest of the Father," which suggests a close relationship. The beloved disciple seems to have had a similar relationship with Jesus and is an example to follow.
The beloved disciple is not given a name in the Gospel, as we are all invited to identify with him. We can look to him as a model for discipleship and strive to imitate him. We are called to have the same kind of relationship with Jesus as the beloved disciple had, which is why Jesus said, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; remain in my love." We can share in Jesus' special relationship with his Father in heaven.
This is something to reflect on during Holy Week.
Homily for Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
Homily for Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
Homily for Monday of the 4th Week of Lent
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent
Homily for Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent
Homily for Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent
Homily for Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
Homily for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
Homily for Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent
3rd Sunday of Lent
Homily for Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent
Homily for Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent
Homily for Friday of the 1st Week of Lent
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