Homily for Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

In today's Gospel passage, Jesus, knowing the grief and sadness His disciples would experience after His departure, offered them a promise of lasting joy. He assured them that their current sorrow would not be permanent. His resurrection and the promise of His return would transform their grief into an everlasting joy.

When we place our trust in Jesus, we can find comfort in the assurance that our sorrows are temporary. He is not a distant figure; rather, He is a present reality in our lives, and His risen life empowers us. This transformation from sorrow to joy is not just a hope for the future; it is a present reality in our journey through life.