“Imitating Christ and confidently facing the questions of the Kingdom of God!”

(Based on Is 49:8-15 and Jn 5:17-30 – Wednesday of the 4th Week in Lent)

This unconfirmed incident is told about Albert Einstein.

He was frequently asked to deliver lectures on physics to the leading universities…
… and did so obligingly

Harry, his dedicated driver would faithfully attend each lecture of Einstein’s, while seated in the back row.

One day, after Einstein had finished a lecture, Harry requested him, ‘Professor Einstein, I’ve heard your lecture so many times now, that if you ever needed me to…
… I would be able to deliver it to perfection myself!’

And so, a few weeks later as they approached Brown University for a lecture, Einstein began to feel ill and asked, ‘Harry, I’m not feeling too well today. Since no one knows me at Brown…
… perhaps you could deliver the lecture as Einstein
.. and I could sit in the back row as Harry,’

‘Certainly, Professor,’ Harry eagerly replied.

Later that afternoon, Harry delivered the lecture to perfection…
… not a single word out of place,
… while Einstein sat in the back row playing the ‘driver’

At the conclusion of the lecture, a graduate student, however, intercepted him and began to ask a question…
… one that involved plenty of complex calculations and equations.

Ever quick on his feet, Harry replied:
‘The answer to that question is actually quite simple!

In fact, it’s so simple…
… that I am going to let my driver answer it!’

Truly… In the company of greatness, one can get influenced and imitiate greatness!

As a follower of Christ, we are expected to learn from our Master…
… be influenced by Him
… and imitiate His Life and Love

The Gospel of the Day is a powerful message of Jesus Who reflects the life and works of His Father…
… as each one of us are also called to do the same.

In this profound passage, Jesus sends across a powerful message about His close union with the Father.

He boldly asserts, “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work” (John 5:17)

The amazing union of the Son with the Father highlighting the depth of their connection…
… prompts us to reflect on the nature of our own union with God in our daily lives.

Elsewhere, Jesus says, “The Father and I are one!” (Jn 10:30)

We are called to assess if our deeds are in unison…
… with the mission of bringing life, healing, and redemption to others
… just like Jesus, our Master

How can we deepen our bond with the Lord…
… making it the guiding force and strengthening factor in our actions and decisions?

Jesus very categorically makes His claim as the Son of God…
… drawing a parallel with the continuous work of the Father.

Our attitudes and actions need to authentically reflect our Divine heritage.

As followers of Christ, how do we assert our identity as children of God in our daily lives?

Jesus also challenges the conventional views on the Sabbath…
… asserting the Father’s ongoing work.

The Sabbath is a memorial of Israel’s liberation from Egypt.

It’s a reminder of our own liberation from sin.
It’s a reminder to pursue holiness

The Sabbath is to be a day of genuine rest and engaging in life-giving activities.

We are made to reconsider the importance of the Sabbath in our life…
… and our approach to it.

As we go through these reflections, the call is clear: Imitate Christ as He reflects the life and works of His Father.

Let us embark on a journey of faith that mirrors the Divine love and redemption exemplified by Jesus!

Let us give our time to our God!

Let us spend time with the Eucharistic Lord
Let us spend time with the Divine Word of God

Yes… in the company of greatness, one can get influenced and imitiate greatness!

As a follower of Christ, we are expected to learn from our Master…
… be influenced by Him
… and imitiate His Life and Love

When the Kingdom of God faces questions, let our Master look at us confidently, and tell:
“The answer to that question is actually quite simple!

In fact, it’s so simple…
… that I am going to let my follower answer it!”

God Bless! Live Jesus!

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