Greetings on this the Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-21; Psalm 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b; John 4:43-54
Summary
Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and left. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. (Jn 4:50; Ps 30:2a).
Reflection
The word destiny has two related but distinct meanings. Destiny and destine.
Destiny is fate.
Destine in the act of intending and/or choosing.
When taken together destiny means the thing we choose is to be our future fate.
In our gospel portion today, the royal official had a choice. He chose to ask, and trust Jesus to heal his son, who was near death even by simply saying so.
Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.”
The man believed what Jesus said to him and left.
Jesus healed from afar, his word alone is power and mercy.
As in the promise given in Isaiah, No longer shall the sound of weeping be heard there, or the sound of crying; No longer shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, nor anyone who does not live a full lifetime (Isa 65:19b-20).
Jesus provided this ‘Sign’ for us to take comfort in our future – our destiny. But like the royal official, ask, trust, and believe – be living – in faith.
Personal Reflection
Lord, having celebrated Rejoice Sunday let us bring forward the joyful news of our fate or destiny in the destine of Jesus.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031626.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry