John 13:31–35 | Fifth Sunday of Easter

What does it mean to love like Jesus? In this Catholic podcast episode, we reflect on John 13:31–35 through a powerful personal story of selfless love: my grandfather’s care for my Nana as she battled memory loss and physical decline.

His daily acts of service—dressing her, bathing her, teaching her birthday again and again—reveal a deeper meaning of love: willing the good of the other, even when it costs everything. This is the kind of love Jesus commands at the Last Supper. This is the glory of the cross.

Join me as we explore what real love looks like, how it upholds human dignity, and how you and I are invited to glorify God through the way we choose to love this week.

Key Takeaways

• Gospel reflection on John 13: Jesus' command to love one another

• Personal story of caregiving, sacrifice, and enduring love

• Catholic teaching on love as a free act of the will (St. Thomas Aquinas)

• How love reveals human dignity and God’s glory

  Journal & Prayer Questions

1. Where is God inviting me to love when it’s inconvenient or costly?

2. How can I reflect the dignity of those I care for—especially when no one’s watching?

3. Have I lost sight of my identity as one who is loved by God? How can I return to it?

   The World English Bible is in the public domain and was used for all scripture quotations.

   Intro music: "My Life (Main)” by Good B Music

   Meditation Music: Reawaken Hymns Worship Pads - foundations in the key of C