5th Sunday of Easter - Year A - Lord, Show Us The Way & “Come To The Lord”
On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, the episode from the Gospel of John (John 14:1-12) places us in the quiet intensity of the Last Supper. Jesus speaks to his disciples just before his departure. They sense the change that is coming, and their hearts are heavy with uncertainty. Into that anxiety, Jesus speaks a word that still reaches us today: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
This is not simply a comforting sentiment—it is a call to a unified act of trust. Faith in God the Father and faith in Jesus are inseparable. To believe is to entrust ourselves completely, even when the path ahead is unclear. Christian faith does not eliminate crisis, but it transforms how we stand within it. It assures us that God is present, that no moment is wasted, and that every trial is held within a greater promise—one that extends beyond this life.
Jesus then offers one of the most consoling promises in all of Scripture: “I go to prepare a place for you.” These words, so often heard at funerals, are not about a distant location but about communion. Heaven is not merely a destination; it is relationship — a life with God.
When Saint Thomas the Apostle objects—“How can we know the way?”—he gives voice to a very human concern. We want clarity, directions, certainty. Yet Jesus does not respond with a map. He responds with himself: “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life.” The Christian path is not a set of instructions, but a person to follow.
Imagine being lost in an unfamiliar place. Detailed directions can confuse us, but if someone simply says, “Follow me,” everything changes. That is what Jesus offers—not complexity, but companionship. To follow him is to walk a path shaped by trust, love, and surrender.
In this light, “home” takes on a deeper meaning. A child does not experience home primarily as a physical space, but as the presence of loving parents. In the same way, our true home is found in relationship with God. Wherever that relationship is alive, we are not lost.
This relationship is not abstract; it is formed and sustained through the sacramental life of the Church. In Baptism, we become children of God. In the Eucharist, we are nourished by Christ himself. In Confession, we encounter mercy and restoration. Through these gifts, Christ draws us into his own life and gradually shapes us to reflect him.
To say that Jesus is the Way means we are called to become like him.
To say that he is the Truth means our lives are to reflect authenticity and integrity—an alignment between our inner life and outward actions.
To say that he is the Life means we receive the grace of the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live with holiness, courage, and love.
Finally, Jesus makes a striking statement: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do—and will do greater ones than these.” This is not about surpassing him in glory, but about extending his presence. During his earthly life, his mission was bound by time and place. Now, through us, his work reaches into every home, every workplace, and every ordinary moment. We are, in a real sense, the continuation of his mission.
This leads to a challenging insight. Jesus tells us, “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Yet there is a complementary truth we must not ignore: Christ chooses to work through us. If we do not act, if we do not love, if we do not witness, his message remains unheard in the places only we can reach.
The meaning of our lives, then, becomes clear. We are made to love. And the greatest gift we have received is the ability to give ourselves away—freely, generously, and faithfully—just as Christ has done. The Gospel invites us to stop searching for complicated answers and instead deepen a living relationship. The way is not hidden – it stands before us.
He simply says: Follow me.
In honor of this weekend’s Gospel, we would like to share our latest video, "Come to the Lord" based directly on John 14. This hymn is a warm, uplifting song of invitation and comfort, calling us to come without fear or worry to the Lord who says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me."
This new version of "Come To The Lord" recorded by Sunday 7pm Choir is sung more gently on purpose, to evoke a new sense of reverence and prayerfulness to the song's lyrics.
Video can be watched by clicking here or by clicking on the thumbnail below.
