In the gospel passage for today's Mass (Jn 10: 22-30), we encounter Jesus at a time when he was in the temple in Jerusalem. People were increasingly curious about him, to the point where they were beginning to wonder whether he was indeed the promised one of God (Jn 10: 24). When they came to ask such questions of him, he replied: I give (my sheep) eternal life, and they shall never perish (Jn 10: 28).
This is the good news that Jesus came to share with us, and this good news is at the heart of the mission of all believers. Whether in large crowds or in one-on-one conversations, our faith compels us to share this message with others: Jesus gives us eternal life; we shall never perish. With great joy, the disciples in the early Church shared this news with those they encountered.
The good news spread from Jerusalem, across the Mediterranean to Greece and beyond. They went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch preaching the word ... (Acts 11: 19) and a great number of those who believed turned to the Lord (Acts 11: 21). Even today, what is essential to the task of all disciples is the work of preaching the word: telling others about Jesus and about the eternal life that is our promised inheritance.
Have we come to believe this good news for ourselves? Are we aware of occasions in our lives when we are being invited to share such good news? Let us pray today for the grace to be fervent disciples.
Have a great day.
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