A boy hears stories about a famous artist but has never seen his work. One day, he visits an art gallery and encounters a painting. The artist’s unique style and design are so striking that the boy exclaims, “This must be the artist’s work!” In the painting, the boy recognizes the artist’s essence—expressed through vibrant colors.
Just as the boy recognized the artist’s essence in the painting, Jesus reveals God’s essence to us. When Philip asked to see the Father, Jesus pointed to His words, works, and life as the perfect expression of God. In Christ, God’s love, truth, and power are not distant—they are revealed through Jesus. We don’t have to search for God in distant places; He’s right here with us. Today, let us fix our eyes on Jesus—the perfect image of the invisible God.
Scripture verse from the Catholic Daily Reading for May 17, 2025.
A Journey of Reflection and Action
Having read this reflection, take a step forward by setting aside five minutes today to meditate on John 14:9, asking Jesus to help you see God’s love and presence in your life. Start a journal entry listing one way you’ve seen God’s essence through Jesus recently, and plan to add to it weekly. Share this message with a friend, encouraging them to look to Jesus as the image of God. Gather with others to discuss: “How can we recognize God’s presence through Jesus in our daily lives?”
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