"Ginoo, ipakita sa amon ang Amay, kag tama na ina para sa amon."

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Juan 14:1-12)

Nagsiling si Jesus sa ila, "Indi kamo magsagi palibog. Magsalig kamo sa Dios kag magsalig man kamo sa akon.

Didto sa balay sang akon Amay may madamo nga mga kuwarto. Magauna ako didto para magpreparar sang lugar para sa inyo. Indi ako magsiling sini sa inyo kon indi ini matuod.

Kon didto na ako kag nakapreparar na sang lugar para sa inyo, mabalik ako agod kuhaon ko kamo, agod nga kon diin ako didto man kamo.

Kag nahibaluan ninyo ang dalan pakadto sa lugar nga akon pagakadtuan."

Nagsiling si Tomas sa iya, "Ginoo wala kami makahibalo kon diin ikaw makadto, gani paano namon mahibaluan ang dalan?"

Nagsabat si Jesus sa iya, "Ako amo ang dalan, ang kamatuoran, kag ang kabuhi. Wala sing may makakadto sa Amay kon indi paagi sa akon.

Kon kilala ninyo ako, kilala na man ninyo ang akon Amay. Kag halin gani karon kilala na ninyo siya kag nakita na."

Nagsiling si Felipe sa iya, "Ginoo, ipakita sa amon ang Amay kag tama na ina para sa amon."

Nagsabat si Jesus, "Dugay na ang aton pag-inupdanay, Felipe, pero wala pa gid gali ikaw makakilala sa akon? Ang nakakita sa akon nakakita man sa Amay. Ngaa nagasiling ka pa nga ipakita ko sa inyo ang Amay?

Ano, wala bala ikaw nagapati nga ako yara sa Amay kag ang Amay yari sa akon? Ang mga pulong nga akon ginhambal sa inyo indi ina halin sa akon. Ang Amay nga yari sa akon amo ang nagahimo sang mga butang nga akon ginahimo.

Magpati kamo sa akon nga ako yara sa Amay kag ang Amay yari sa akon. Kon indi ninyo gusto magpati sa akon ginasugid, patihi na lang ninyo ako tungod sa akon mga hinimuan.

Sa pagkamatuod, ginasugid ko sa inyo nga ang nagatuo sa akon magahimo man sang mga butang nga akon ginahimo kag mas sobra pa gid ang iya himuon, tungod kay mabalik na ako sa Amay.

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, you fill us with the joy of your saving presence and you give us the hope of everlasting life with the Father in Heaven. Show me the Father that I may know and glorify him more fully."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

As much as we try to avoid it, we all inevitably encounter troubles and trials, and sometimes more than we think we can handle! Jesus knew that his disciples would have to face adversity and trials after he left them to return to his Father. Jesus assured them that his departure is for their good, in order to secure a place for them in God’s house – a place of refuge, peace, and everlasting happiness. If the Father's home in heaven is our destination, how can we find our way without a map or a guide? The scriptures speak of the way that leads to peace and union with God. And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein (Isaiah). Teach me your way, O Lord; and lead me on a level path (Psalm 27:11). You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way which the Lord your God has commanded you (Deuteronomy 5:32-33).

Jesus proclaims: I am the Way. The Lord Jesus does not simply give counsel and direction. He personally is the way, and we cannot miss it if we follow him. He leads and guides us personally every day. The Lord Jesus also is the Truth. Many can say, "I have taught you the truth." Only Jesus can say, I am the Truth. Moral truth cannot be conveyed in words alone; it must be conveyed in example. Jesus embodies the truth in his person. Jesus also is the Life. He not only shows us the path of life (Psalm 16:11); he gives the kind of life which only God can give – eternal and abundant life. Is there any fear or trouble which keeps you from the perfect peace and happiness of a life surrendered to Jesus Christ?

Jesus shows us the true aim and purpose for our life – what we were created for – and what we should strive for with all of our strength and being. What is that purpose? To know God. What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, contentment, life and happiness, than anything else? Knowledge of God. Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me” (Jeremiah 9:23-24). One of the greatest truths of the Christian faith is that we can know the living God. Our knowledge of God is not simply limited to knowing something about God, but we can know God personally. The essence of Christianity, and what makes it distinct from Judaism and other religions, is the knowledge of God as our Father. Jesus makes it possible for each of us to personally know God as our Father. To see Jesus is to see what God is like. In Jesus we see the perfect love of God – a God who cares intensely and who yearns over men and women, loving them to the point of laying down his life for them upon the Cross. Jesus is the revelation of God – a God who loves us completely, unconditionally, and perfectly for our good. Jesus also promises that God the Father will hear our prayers when we pray in his name. That is why Jesus taught his followers to pray with confidence, Our Father who art in heaven ..give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:9). Do you pray to your Father in heaven with joy and confidence in his love and care for you?