Whatever happens, the goal of life remains to be union with Jesus and his Father. And the true and life-giving way to that “destination” is Jesus himself.

There is no need to look for another compass or map to find the way to God, the way of salvation. It is enough to look at Jesus and follow him: “Where I am, there also will my servant be” (Jn 12:26).

In today’s Gospel, Jesus consoles his disciples who feel “lost.” In the context of his farewell discourse at the Last Supper, he reveals to them his imminent departure, including the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter (13:2138) hence we can imagine the feeling of foreboding lurking in the hearts of the disciples, and hence, Jesus’ consoling words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” (v 1).

At every moment of life, but especially at life’s lowest moments, may we hold on to Jesus: the Way which leads us to the Father, the Truth which sets us free, and the Life which fills us with joy.

First Reading • Acts 13:26-33

When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue: “My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent.

The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their leaders failed to recognize him, and by condemning him they fulfilled the oracles of the prophets that are read sabbath after sabbath.

For even though they found no grounds for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him put to death, and when they had accomplished all that was written about him, they took him down from the tree and placed him in a tomb.

But God raised him from the dead, and for many days he appeared to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are now his witnesses before the people.

We ourselves are proclaiming this good news to you that what God promised our fathers he has brought to fulfillment for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, as it is written in the second psalm, You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.”

Responsorial Psalm •

Ps 2 “You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.” or “Alleluia.”

Gospel • John 14:1-6

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”