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Fourth Sunday of Easter Jn 13/31-33 |
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| Background: John's Gospel has a heavy overlay of
mystical imagery. Yet today's brief gospel seems clear and simple enough. However, it's
revelation of the great tenderness of Jesus - undoubtedly based on clear historical
memories in the tradition - is richly mystical. All will know that we are followers of
Jesus by the love we have for one another. This is not a prediction which has yet |
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Story: Once upon a
time there was a sergeant in the marines who was the senior enlisted man in his platoon.
One day his outfit was ambushed and pinned down by enemy fire. The lieutenant in command
was badly wounded as were many of the men. The sergeant took over and extricated the men
from the trap, though he himself was wounded twice. He went back by himself to carry out
the wounded commanding officer. Miraculously every man in the platoon survived, even the
wounded lieutenant. Later the men said that if it were not for the incredible bravery of
the sergeant they all would have been killed. He was always like a mother and a father to
us, they said. He was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but did not receive it. However,
he did receive the DFC. He never wore the medal because he said the lives of his men were
more important than any medal. Later when he had children of his own, he loved
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