True freedom empowers us to love and share ourselves with others

In Today’s Gospel Our Lord assures us: “If you live according to my teaching . . . you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” He came into our world “to do the will of the One who sent Him” Utter trust in the Father was central to his heart’s desire. Our identity as Christians is meant to be similarly focussed.

Jesus promised that “the truth will make you free; ” and linked this promise to his own person: “I am the truth.” Along with truth, he promises us freedom, when he says, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” What he offers is “the glorious freedom of the children of God.” He shares with us the Holy Spirit which gives us power to live as God intends, to bring out what is best in us. True freedom empowers us to love and share ourselves with others as Jesus did. We pray for truth and freedom – and hope – in a special way during this COVID-19 emergency, so that we can live by the light of God’s truth.