Commentary
Knowing Jesus
Jesus reveals to us God. He is the Word of God made flesh. Consequently, not just his words, but his
whole being, his words and actions, his thoughts and attitudes, his emotions
and feelings, his death on the cross, and his resurrection reveal to us God. In short, “Everything about him made God known
to us.” [1]
Therefore, knowing Jesus Christ
is knowing God.
Knowing Jesus Christ is knowing
God’s love, as Jesus tells us, “My Father will love him, and we will come to
him and make our dwelling with him.”
Knowing Jesus Christ is knowing
God’s peace. “Peace I leave with you, my
peace I give to you.”
And the Holy Spirit will keep
this knowledge of Jesus Christ alive in us.
So, Jesus tells us, “Do not let
your hearts be troubled or afraid.”
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[1] Francis J. Moloney, The Gospel of
the Lord, Reflections on the Gospel Readings Year C. Collegeville, MN.
Liturgical Press, 1991; p. 106.
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