Jesus Prays . . . May They Be One

Jesus Prays . . . May They Be One

In the first reading (not included within this audio), the Jewish leaders accuse St. Paul and bring legal proceedings.

The Romans concerned with what is going on, get involved also. The Romans are trying to understand what is causing such anger that it threatens the peace over the city.

The Homily tries to explain what is going on, by relating several examples in today’s world. Paul says he is a Jew, but he is being attacked because he believes in . . . and preaches about . . . the Resurrection of Jesus. Some Jewish tribes did not believe in the concept of resurrection.

Part of the Jewish leaders do not believe in the resurrection. The Jewish leaders want to position Paul against the other Jewish leaders.
The problem is both groups of Jewish are so upset, that the Romans are worried that the anger will get out of hand. No one was really listening to Paul speak the Gospel. The people were just concerned about their side and positioning. Not unlike what we see today in the world.

May They Be One

Jesus says a prayer on the night before He dies. He prays . . . may they be one. May they be one in what I have given them. It is a oneness not in terms of political position, but a oneness in the love that Jesus has given to us.

There is a lesson to be learned here. Hear more about what happens when we just focus on our positioning. Find out more about Paul. Hear more about being one. Listen and Meditate on this Media.

Jesus Prays . . . May They Be One