Gospel: Jn 6:60-69
After hearing this, many of Jesus’ followers said, “This language is very hard! Who can accept it?” Jesus was aware that
his disciples were murmuring about this, and so he said to them, “Does this offend you? Then how will you react when you
see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, not the flesh.
The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. But among you there are some who do not believe.” From
the beginning, Jesus knew who would betray him. So he added, “As I have told you, no one can come to me unless it is
granted by the Father.” After this many disciples withdrew and no longer followed him. Jesus asked the Twelve, “Will you also
go away?” Peter answered him, “Lord, to who shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We now believe and know that
you are the Holy One of God.”
Reflection:
In the end, many who cannot stand the preaching of Jesus have to
leave. It does not jibe with their long held belief. They are not strong enough to
let go of what they already have. With a heavy heart, Jesus asks His closest
collaborators, the Twelve. Will they also leave? Peter on behalf of the others
answered that which will be the answer of future followers of the Lord. His
teachings may be hard but He has the words of eternal life. Inconvenience
brought about by a change of perspectives is nothing compared to receiving His
words eternal.
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