John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.†The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?â€
In the beginning of my homily today I ask you all, like Jesus did in today’s Gospel “What are you looking for?” Why are you here today?
I believe you are here because of your desire to answer your spiritual calling to grow in the Lord Jesus. You are here because you have a faith; strong believe that Jesus is the Son of God. You are here because Jesus calls you to be his disciples in this world. You are here because you are seeking his blessing, strength, and his help in your spiritual life and in your daily life.
My dear Brothers and Sisters
Today’s Gospel speaks to us about God’s calling. It is revealed to us by the actions of the two disciples of John the Baptist who followed Jesus. John told them: He is the Lamb of God. After this they fallow Jesus. But John tells us a lot more about Jesus: He will take away the sins of the world. He is a man. He comes after me but ranks before me. He existed before me. The Spirit came down on him – resting on him. He is going to baptise with the Holy Spirit. He is the Chosen One of God. We must follow Jesus in order to be saved. He is the Lamb of God, the perfect human sacrifice for the redemption of ours sins. Jesus is our Rabbi, our Teacher. He shows us the way, the truth and the life.
From the Gospel Reading, we also learned how Peter came to follow Jesus. His call came through Andrew who was God’s instrument of grace to call Peter. Throughout the Holy Bible and even in our daily lives, we see how the grace of God works through His chosen people.
So, I ask you again, “Why are you here today? What are you looking for? Are you looking to answer the calling of the Lord?” If you are looking for the way, the truth and the life, then you must fix your eyes on Jesus. You must answer your calling by living holy lives.
When I see your presence here, I rejoice! Why do I rejoice? It is because I know that you are striving to walk in the way, the truth and the life that comes to each and everyone of us through Jesus. Your presence here today is a spiritual sign that the grace of God is at work in all of you. It is a sign that you are desire to participate in fellowship as one in the Body of Christ. It is a sign that you desire to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the Bread of Life.
As long as you continue to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist on a weekly basis, although being weak in human nature, there is hope. And as long as there is hope, the grace and mercy of God will not let you down. May God be with you as we continue with the celebration of the Holy Mass.