What does it mean to remain
or abide in Jesus’s love? What does it mean when he says remain in
me? First,
it means keeping the Commandments, listening to Jesus’s words and following his
way. But it also means spending time
with him. If a friend asked you to remain with him, say, while he was in a hospital
bed anticipating surgery, you would know simply to stay and be. Or if you are having an enjoyable day at a
friend’s house, she might say to you, Why don’t you stay a little longer? They’re
asking you to remain. Remaining with Jesus is somewhat
similar. It can mean meditating on his
words, spending one-on-one time with him in prayer, and even picturing yourself
in his presence. Why not imagine
yourself sitting with Jesus by the Sea of Galilee? After your prayer is finished, imagine him
remaining in your heart. Remain with him
and let him remain with you.
--Fr. James
Martin, Facebook, May 10, 2012
Image source: Jan Vermeer van Delft, Christ in the House of Mary and Martha (1654)
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