Whatever You Ask in My Name...

~~~1 Corinthians 15:1-8 ~~~ Ps. 19: 2-3,4-5 ~~~ John 14: 6-14 ~~~

Paul is diligent about keeping the facts of the Resurrection of Jesus in the minds and hearts of the Corinthians. In retelling the stories of Jesus appearing after his death, Paul is strengthening the faith of the people. In effect Paul is saying to the people...these things really happened and it will do us well to always remember. It will do us well to keep these stories circulating among us. Our faith will grow and we will be prepared to weather the tough times ahead when doubt intrudes into our hearts.

The psalmist also encourages us to keep the reality alive. "The message goes out to all the world..."

Today's gospel exemplifies the great patience of Jesus. He has been living with his apostles day in and day out for three years now and they still don't get it. Jesus has been telling them I have come to do the Father's will...I am one with the Father...

and finally I am in the Father and the Father is in me.

I think these analogies are most comforting. If we contemplate on Jesus...all that he said and all of his actions recorded in the Bible; then we too can come to know the Father. The Trinity is the beautiful mystery of our faith...three distinct persons yet one in the same.

This is not some illusionist slight of hand trick it is the greatest mystery.

The mysteries of our faith create the wonder and awe that keeps us coming back to the table, remaining in the flock day after day...through good times and bad.

When we believe we are participating in keeping this mystery alive for future believers.

"Amen, amen I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do..."

Whatever you do for the least is done for the honor and glory of God the Father and God the Son inspired by God the Spirit.

Make the intention today to be more conscious of how you are continuing the work of the Trinity.

To me this image captures the image of the Trinity the overlapping blue and brown colors illuminated by the white light of the Spirit.

Live like you believe!