Who does Jesus say We are?
We are all familiar with the question posed by Jesus to his disciples: “Who do people say I am?” and then, “Who do you say that I am”? As the Easter season begins to come to a close, it is good to reflect on this question from another perspective. Who does Jesus say we are?
From the 4th Sunday of Easter: I am the good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. I am the good shepherd and I know mine and mine know me. I will lay down my life for my sheep. We are beloved, precious in the eyes of the Lord, worthy of his death for us. (John 10)
From the 5th Sunday of Easter: I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, for without me you can do nothing. By remaining in me, you may ask for anything and it will be done for you for my Father is glorified by you bearing much fruit. We are the intimate relations of Jesus, him living in us, us bearing fruit for him. (John 15)
From the 6th Sunday of Easter: You are my friends because I have shared with you everything that my Father has shared with me. I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, not as a slave, but as a friend. We are the friends of Jesus, ambassadors of his life and love. (John 15)
An Update on our Drive Through Holy Communion Service
- The last Friday for the Holy Communion Drive Through will be Friday, May 14.
- The last Sunday for the Holy Communion Drive Through will be Sunday, May 30.
If you cannot attend Mass due to illness, please contact the parish office and we will bring Holy Communion to you at home. I am happy this has been so well received through the past year.
Msgr. John Urell
