What an invitation to be free

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today originate in the work of John the Evangelist of the fourth Gospel. In the passage from the first letter of John we are presented with the position given us and desired for us by the Divine, that of "children of God". This intimacy begins now as we accept it. The conflict of this relationship with sin is declared. As we move toward greater intimacy with God we seek the ongoing assistance to be righteous like Jesus. The desire to be His follower is not widely appreciated in the world.  Our journey to be with Him will be a sign to the world of the invitation to peace and joy through life in the Body of Christ. John points to greater growth in our relationship with God as we become more like Jesus. The Gospel of John continues the proclamation of John the Baptist about the nature of Jesus. The Baptist understands that Jesus will fulfill the Messiah descriptions of Isaiah and be Servant and Lamb of God. The unity of Jesus with the Spirit of God is proclaimed to underline the Divinity of Jesus who is God and is existing with Father and Spirit from the beginning.