In John 17 we overhear the mystical prayer of Jesus in which he prays for the well-being of his disciples. Jesus prays that the Father will protect empower them for the ongoing mission of the Kingdom of God. Jesus prayer reminds us that our efforts for Gods Kingdom are important and flow out of our participation in the movements of the Divine Family, Father Son Holy Spirit.Watch at: https://youtu.be/f1g0H3vjkkc

Jesus concludes the Upper Room Discourse with a stunning prayer which encapsulates his loving relationship with both the Father and his disciples. It is a prayer which reveals the heart of Jesus on the eve of his death and demonstrates that our Lord gives everything so that we might enjoy an unending union within the environs of the Divine Family.Watch at: https://youtu.be/4FPtzu-z5Jg

In the Upper Room Jesus shares with his disciples that he is going away but that he will send the 'Paraclete' to be with them. Indeed, Jesus says that it is to their advantage if this happened; the reason being that the Paraclete (Spirit) will abide within them wherever they find themselves. Even so the Spirit of Jesus dwells within us to guide, comfort, and sustain us within every step of our human journey.Watch at: https://youtu.be/vzrZc-k4FNg

Jesus concludes the seven I Am statements of the Gospel of John with the powerful assertion that we are his friends. We are not simply disciples we are his friends. As his friends we are to value the things he values and walk in the ways he walked. Such an appellation reminds us of the elevated calling we enjoy as Beloved of God.Watch at: https://youtu.be/upMT1YV1-Ec

In You I Take Refuge - On this Thanksgiving Sunday we are encouraged to find our refuge living under the hand of God. He is the Author of all goodness and life and we are invited to live in relationship with him both now and forevermore. On a practical level this means that we are to practice the presence of God in our everyday lives we are to pay attention and listen for Gods voice through the two books of Scripture and creation.Watch at: https://youtu.be/e-7z5KqPuFw

Jesus continues his development of the I Am statements in John's Gospel by announcing that he is the way, the truth and the life as he dialogues with his disciples in the upper room. The invitation for us is to understand how this image fits in with the six other I Am statements, and then to apply its meaning to our own journey of faith. As we do so, we will be encouraged and strengthened as we live out our faith in our every day lives.Watch at: https://youtu.be/RcntiVcvqHU

Jesus is the good shepherd who cares for his flock amidst the trials and cares of the everyday world. He never leaves us or forsakes us regardless of the changing circumstances we face. With this in mind, we are invited to listen closely for his voice and follow him throughout all the seasons of our lives.Watch at: https://youtu.be/jPXWorDV0hU

Connected to the lighting ceremony of the Festival of Booths Jesus makes the astounding claim that he is 'the light of the world'. He also declares that those who follow him will experience 'the light of life'. These claims make no sense if Jesus is simply a good, moral teacher whom we model our lives after. Rather, they invite us to drill down into the substance of Jesus' teaching to discover his divinity and mission.Watch at: https://youtu.be/Volx_Ltut-w

Jesus is our source of running water that never runs dry and always quenches our thirst.Watch at: https://youtu.be/tImCxuCxpL8

We are living in troubled times. We have concerns about our health, our livelihood, and our families. On this front, our days are no different than the fears people faced during the days of Jesus living under the eagle of the Roman Empire. To help address these concerns Jesus encourages his listeners to go deeper rather than staying on the surface of constant distraction. His advice is to eat the food that endures for eternal lifea metaphor for eating and drinking the Word of Godwhich sustains us now and forevermore.Watch at: https://youtu.be/LVF-a1Gk70M