Jesus said to his disciples: "If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” (Jn 14:7)

 

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from the Last Supper Discourse.  This section of the discourse focuses on the relationship between Jesus and the Father and the importance of faith in Jesus' claims. It emphasizes that knowing Jesus is knowing the Father, and those who believe in Jesus will experience God's power through Him.  Jesus says to his disciples, "If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” (Jn 14:7) 

 

Philip still doesn’t understand what Jesus meant, and he says, "Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us."  Philip still lacked that faith that could see the Father clearly working in and through Jesus.  The love that Jesus shows is the love of the Father, but reflected through his human nature, it is only the faintest image of the full reality of that love.  

 

Deacon Joe Trevino

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church

Houston, TX