Are these the most powerful words of Scripture? A Moment To Pause: Wednesday April 15th 2026

Welcome to our morning reflection with Mary O'Brien in Dublin on Wednesday 15th April of the 2nd week of Easter. Our gospel today is from John 3:16 to 21. It opens with the text: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost, but may have eternal life.” I think this is one of the most powerful words in Scripture. One of the most challenging and most reassuring texts. Through this action, God reveals his love for each and every one of us. Love, at its very best, is always life giving. God's love for us is beyond that. The gospel tells us this we are to have eternal life. We are to be now and forever held in the light and love of God. This gift calls us to respond by trying, as best we can, to live out the commandment of Jesus, to love one another as he has loved us. I'd like to finish with the first part of a prayer I often say: I kiss the wounds of your sacred head with sorrow, deep and true. May every thought of mine today be a perfect act of love for you. So may the Lord bless us all and keep us safe this day. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanks for joining us this morning.    #john316 #scripture #gospel #god #love