Romans 6:12-18
Psalm 124:1-8
Luke 12:39-48
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LOVE TO WAIT
"That servant is fortunate whom his master finds busy when he returns." —Luke 12:43
St. Peter was given the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Mt 16:19). He saw the risen Lord on the day Jesus rose from the dead. Peter was even warned several times to be vigilant and faithful in his mission because Jesus, his Master, might take His time coming back (Lk 12:45; Mt 25:5, 19). Though Peter was given much (Lk 12:48), he couldn’t wait a few weeks for Jesus. So shortly after Jesus’ Resurrection, Peter went back to work in his commercial fishing boat (Jn 21:3).
In today’s Gospel, Jesus warned Peter that the servant “who knew his master’s wishes but did not prepare to fulfill them” would “get a severe beating” (Lk 12:47). Yet when Jesus returned to check on His servant Peter, He didn’t give him that beating. Instead, Jesus gave Peter a miraculous catch of fish and cooked breakfast for him (Jn 21:6, 13). This time, Jesus had no teaching or parable for Peter. He simply asked Peter: “Do you love Me?” (Jn 21:15)
Waiting a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years for Jesus to come along won’t be a problem if we love Him enough. If we love Jesus, we will be immersed in dispensing the Word of God to His lambs in our midst (Jn 21:15; Lk 12:42). If we love Jesus, we won’t misuse the gifts and privileges God has given us on our own pleasures (cf Lk 12:45ff). Vigilance and waiting come naturally to those in love (Sg 3:1-3; 5:2). “The love of Christ impels us” (2 Cor 5:14) to spread the Word of God. Jesus asks each of us: “Do you love Me?”
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5) so that I may wait in joyful hope.
Promise: "Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth." —Ps 124:8
Praise: Pope St. John Paul II made it a priority to be present at multiple World Youth Day events, bringing the hope of the Gospel to millions of young people worldwide.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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