Daily Catholic Lectio
Sat, 17 May ‘25
Fourth Week of Easter – Saturday
Acts 13:44-52. John 14:7-14
“That Will Be Enough!”
Today’s Gospel continues Jesus’ Farewell Discourse. After declaring, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” Jesus begins to speak more personally about His relationship with the Father. In the middle of this profound dialogue, Philip interrupts with a simple plea:
“Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Let us pause and reflect on Philip’s words: “That will be enough!”
His request reveals a deep spiritual longing—but also an impatience. Philip, like many of us, wants clarity. He wants the mystery of the divine reduced to a visible, immediate experience. In a sense, he is saying, “Stop speaking in symbols. Just show us the destination.”
Jesus gently rebukes him: “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”
Philip’s Mistake—and Ours
Philip’s desire is noble. He seeks God. He seeks the Father. But he misses the truth that the Father is already revealed in Jesus, through Jesus, and as Jesus.
Spiritual impatience can cloud our journey too. Like Philip, we sometimes want quick spiritual experiences, direct revelations, visible signs. We pray: “Lord, just do this one thing. That will be enough!”
But faith is not a quick fix. Divine encounter is not a flash—it is a lifelong journey, a slow unveiling, a persistent intimacy.
In the First Reading (Acts 13:44–52)
We see two contrasting responses to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas: The Jews react with jealousy and close-mindedness. The Gentiles respond with openness and joy. Despite rejection, the apostles remain undeterred. They move forward. Their resilience teaches us that opposition is not the end of mission. Often, it becomes the beginning of something new.
Spiritual Reflections for Today
“That will be enough” is sometimes a rushed demand. Instead, let us pray: “Lord, help me to wait with wonder, to seek you in the silence, and to trust that you are enough.”
Faith is not instant. It is a pilgrimage, not a destination drop-off. A relationship, not a result.
When understanding fails, let trust begin. As Jesus says, “Believe me… or at least believe because of the works themselves.” (Jn 14:11)
Are we open like the Gentiles? Or stuck in pride like the Jews? The Gospel calls us to a wide, humble, welcoming heart. Jesus and the Father are one. And He invites us into that unity—not by shortcuts, but by discipleship, humility, and surrender.
Let us ask: When life seems unclear, when prayer feels unanswered, can we still remain with Jesus? Can we say, not “That will be enough if…” but rather, “Lord, you alone are enough.”
Fr. Yesu Karunanidhi
Archdiocese of Madurai
Missionary of Mercy
Yesu Karunanidhi 
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