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 Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
Homily for the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Homily for Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. John XXIII
Homily for Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Homily for Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
Homily for Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels
Homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Jerome
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