August 25 2024: Bible Verse of the Day – Jesus, You Are The Holy One of God – John 6:60-69 – Saturday of the Third Week of Easter, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer walked with him.
Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”
Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” – John 6:60-69
Catholic Readings For Today
Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Today’s Bible Verse of the Day Reflections
Peter’s response to Jesus is commendable. This story’s context is fascinating and reveals the profound discourse that Jesus had just delivered on the Holy Eucharist.
Jesus made it clear that His flesh is actual food and His blood is actual drink. He said that unless you eat His flesh and drink His blood, you will have no life in you.
Many people abandoned Jesus after He taught about the Eucharist, returning to their old ways and no longer following Him.
This suggests that His teachings on the subject were hard for many to comprehend and accept.
After Jesus taught about the Eucharist and many of His followers left Him because they found His teaching difficult to accept, He did not change His words. Surprisingly, He even asked His Apostles if they wanted to leave as well.
Jesus poses a significant question to His Apostles, which has a crucial meaning. He asks them directly if they want to leave Him, granting them complete freedom to decide. Jesus does not coerce them into believing what He has just taught.
The fact that Jesus offers complete detachment is significant because it invites the Apostles to accept His teaching on the Eucharist freely, without any pressure.
They have the freedom to choose whether to accept or reject it. This freedom allows them to strengthen their faith in Jesus in a radical way.
Peter’s response to Jesus’ question is noteworthy as he says, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” This response highlights two important points. Firstly, the situation was challenging as people were leaving Jesus.
But secondly, Despite the challenging situation of people walking away from Jesus after His teaching on the Eucharist, Peter and the other Apostles recognized the importance of holding onto their faith, even in the face of difficulty.
They understood that just because many others chose not to accept Jesus’ words, it did not mean they should do the same.
Peter’s response demonstrates his unwavering faith in Jesus despite the challenging situation. He acknowledges that although many have left Him and His teachings are difficult, they have come to believe in Jesus so deeply that abandoning Him would be unwise. Peter reaffirms his commitment to following Jesus, even if it is not the popular choice.
Consider today how deeply committed you are to Jesus. Remember that you have the freedom to either follow Him or turn away from Him.
However, if you choose to follow Him, don’t do it half-heartedly. Understand that Jesus’ teachings are powerful, difficult, and require great dedication.
He desires you to have unwavering faith and devotion to Him. Only Jesus has the words of eternal life, and we must receive and accept His words with complete conviction.
Let us Pray: Dear Lord, I acknowledge that there is no other way I can go if I do not follow You. You are the only One whom I trust and choose to believe in.
Please help me to fully embrace all that You have taught and enable me to choose You without reservation each day of my life. I declare my love for You, Jesus. Amen.
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