Please read the Gospel for today before you read this reflection. John 11:45-56

You hear people talk about setting boundaries all the time. Jesus Christ has no boundaries. He can work in the hearts of all people of any upbringing. In John 11:16, Jesus speaks of those of a different flock and goes on to say there will be one flock, one shepherd.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is described as dying not only for the nation but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.

Our Men’s Bible study has been going strong for over 20 years. Currently, we have men from eight different Catholic churches, 2 Lutherans, some non-church goers, Evangelicals, a Pentecostal, and a Jew who has recently professed Christ as King. He is talking about being baptized; please keep that in your prayers.

People love talking about politics, yet hate their neighbors. We love talking about Jesus Christ and love our neighbor. Please do not sacrifice relationships to win an argument.

Father Eymard stated, “I advise you to read sacred scripture often, both the Old and the New Testaments…we must listen to the word of God in its divine source.” (Taken from A Year with Fr. Eymard by Fr. Erasto Fernandez SSS).

Let Us Pray:

Dear Heavenly Father, help us always focus on you, who brings us together, rather than on what divides us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.