Despite having full knowledge of the miracle he was about to perform, Jesus wept at the death of his friend (John 11:1-45). Jesus cries in solidarity with all those who mourn.
In what loss do you most desire Christ’s presence?
Can you offer it to Jesus, confident he will bring it to new life?
In the story of the man born blind (John 9:1-41), those who cannot believe the truth about Jesus are truly blind.
In your life, when have you been blind to a truth about God?
What or Who opened your eyes?
In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus breaks societal and social barriers to give the Woman at the Well “living water”, transforming her from “outcast” to “messenger” in her community.
What barriers need to be moved in your heart in order to be an effective witness to the Gospel?
In today’s second reading, St. Paul advises Timothy to “bear your share of hardship for the gospel.”
In your own life, what part of the message of the Gospel do you find hardest to live out?
How is God inviting you to listen more closely to Jesus this week?
In our responsorial psalm today, we hear the psalmist sing, “Create in me a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me…”
In what ways does your heart need to be purified?
What grace do you need to receive from God in order to maintain a steadfast spirit?