Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Intention: That all who serve in the ministry of education devote themselves to giving care and attention to every student, especially those who are most in need, by teaching their minds and touching their hearts.
Today’s Gospel | John 14:1-6
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
From the Third Meditation for the Time of the Retreat | Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Jesus Christ wants you to understand from this comparison that the more your work for the good of your disciples is given life by him and draws its power from him, the more it will produce good in them. This is why you must ask him earnestly that all your instructions be given life by his Spirit and draw all their power from him. Just as he is the one who enlightens everyone coming into the world, he is also the one who enlightens the minds of your students and leads them to love and practice the good that you teach them.
Prayer
Eternal Father, your Son is our light and our life. When we follow him, we come to know your truth and love. Help us to be worthy disciples, whose hearts always long for you. Fill us with a hunger and thirst for what is right. Make of us merciful and compassion people who are instruments of your peace and healing. Above all, strengthen us in our faith and zeal for doing the work of serving your people, especially those who are most in need. We ask this of you who lives and reigns with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.