Today’s Gospel reading reminds us that because of God’s infinite love for mankind, He offered His only son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. The breadth of his redemptive love shines not only on individuals, but embraces the whole world. He sent his beloved Son, so that every man, woman and child may know Him, believe in Him and be saved. He is such a loving Father, that he desires each and everyone of us return home to him.
We cannot join the Father if we choose the darkness of sin and unbelief. We can only be united with God if we follow the light of God’s truth, beauty, and goodness. If our thoughts, words and actions are guided by what is true, and good and beautiful, then we are choosing God.
Do you love God above all else? What are your priorities in life? Does what is good and pleasing to the Lord take first place in your life, in your thoughts, and actions?
“In Him alone is our hope, in Him alone is our strength, in Him alone are we justified, in Him alone are we saved”
“In Him Alone,” Manoling Francisco, S.J
