Fr. Marvin’s Reflection - May 17, 2026

In today’s Gospel from John 17, we hear Jesus praying to the Father just before His Passion. It is a very intimate moment because Jesus is not only praying for Himself but also for His disciples and for us.

One line stands out: “They are your gift to me.” Jesus looks at His disciples with love, despite all their weaknesses and failures, and calls them a gift. The same is true for us. So often we focus only on our sins and struggles, but Jesus sees us as beloved and precious to the Father.

Jesus also prays that His disciples remain faithful and united. He knew they would face fear, suffering, temptation, and discouragement. Yet He trusted that the Father would protect them.

That is important for us to remember. We live in a world that can easily pull us away from God, but Jesus never stops praying for us. Even now, Christ intercedes for us before the Father.

Maybe the invitation today is simply this: remember who you belong to. We belong to Christ. And if we belong to Him, then we are called to reflect Him in the way we love, forgive, and remain faithful each day.

In Christ,    

Fr. Marvin