Goodbyes are painful for us human beings because we have a
tendency to get attached emotionally to family members, relatives, friends,
communities, certain places, etc. Jesus knew the reality of his disciples and
so he prepares them with utmost care and kindness for a separation from him! "Do not be troubled, trust in me". He prepares them not only for a physical
separation but also for a new way of being and relation with him! Hence, the
words, "where I am, you also may be" which the disciples could not
comprehend at first. Jesus wanted them to know that the stronger relationship is possible even when
one is not physically present. Jesus never abandons his chosen ones but always
opens the new avenues to explore even at every twists and turns!
How many of us have not shed tears when faced with physical,
emotional, psychological or spiritual separation caused by death, distance or
life events? Although they bring moments of crisis, one can find in them a new beginning. Further, a new way of
relating and breaking through the ties of human limitations.
It is good to know that Jesus Christ is
with us here and now in the Spirit! That invites us to be present to the
very moment, in a heightened state of alertness and to find the new earth and
heaven among us! The unity with God and with others happens in the true love, care and compassion. Let us
strive to be where he is now and align ourselves with his great plan with the least
resistance from our side. Let us never regret but welcome moments of crisis,
turmoil, separation, etc of the past and present because that is where God takes
initiative to prepare us for the new heaven (by s. Jessy Paul SSpS).
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