Saints Philip and James, Apostles – Feast
Gospel – John 14:6-14
Today we are celebrating the Feast of Apostles Philip and James. James was one of the three Apostles whom Jesus chose to be with Him in important moments. Philip, we know from his request, “Lord, let us see the Father and then we shall be satisfied.” Philip understood the essence of the message of Jesus Christ. This is why there was this ardent desire to see the Father. And Jesus reveals the mystery of Trinity to Philip. “To have seen me is to have seen the Father”. Again, “The words I say to you I do not speak as from myself: it is the Father, living in me, who is doing this work”. To be clearer, Jesus says, “I am in the Father and the Father is in me”. So, the clear revelation of Trinity comes from this request of Philip. That concludes that the mysteries of God will be revealed to the one who ardently desires for that. And not only desire but also have the courage to ask for that. Philip had the courage to ask for that. Often our relationship with Jesus does not advance because we fail to ask to Him. We fail to dialogue with Him. Let’s reflect: Easter is engaging in dialogue with Risen Christ.
Friday 3 May
