Thursday | May 2, 2024
John 15:9
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.”
St. Athanasius
Abide
Over the years, I have deeply appreciated watching the transformation of my nephews from single young men into tender fathers. At our family holiday gatherings, when all the little ones playing together escalates in loudness, we know that sooner or later there will be tears. Then I am so touched as one of the fathers scoops up the wailing child and cradles her in his arms. There’s something about being embraced in love and gazed at with such love that feels holy.
“Remain,” Jesus says. Abide. Rest in the place of knowing yourself beloved. Imagine his voice saying: Stay on the path I have set out for you. Remain in your deep listening to my words and your attentiveness to my Spirit.
- Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.
Acts 15:7-21 • Psalm 96:1-3, 10 • John 15:9-11
