Second Sunday of the Epiphany Season
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 1,35-42.
35The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, ‘Look, here is the Lamb of God! ’ 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which translated means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?’ 39He said to them, ‘Come and see.’ They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. 40One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41He first found his brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated Anointed). 42He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas’ (which is translated Peter).
Reflection 1
What Are You Looking For? Come and See.
In the opening verses of John’s Gospel, we encounter Jesus asking a question that echoes through the ages: “What are you looking for?” These are the first words spoken by Jesus in John’s Gospel, and they are not addressed only to His first disciples, but to each one of us.
This simple yet profound question is not bound to a particular time or place; it reaches into the depths of the human heart. Jesus is not seeking information. His question is an invitation to self-examination, a call to reflect on the true motives and desires that shape our lives.
The answer to humanity’s deepest longings is not an intellectual solution, but a person. The Word became flesh. In Christ, we discover the fulfillment of our deepest desires. The disciples, unsure at first of what they are seeking, ultimately find the answer in Jesus Himself.
This Gospel passage is not about a dramatic miracle or a public sermon. It is about listening, awakening desire, and the courage to follow. Two disciples noticed where John the Baptist is pointing, and everything changed. John did not attempt to hold on to his followers. He simply declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” True spiritual leadership always points away from itself and toward Christ.
The disciples’ first act of faith is not belief, but curiosity. As they followed Jesus, He turned to them and asked the question that will shape their journey:
“What are you looking for?” He did not ask, “Do you believe?” or “Are you ready?”—He asked about desire.
This question reaches beyond the disciples and into every heart. Are we searching for comfort, certainty, success—or for Christ Himself? Our answer shapes the kind of disciple we become.
The disciples reply with another question: “Where are you staying?” They are not asking for an address, but for belonging. To know where Jesus dwells is to know where life is truly rooted. Jesus responds with an invitation that continues to define Christian faith: “Come and see.”
“We have found the Messiah”
When Andrew encountered Jesus, his first words were not “I have found the Messiah,” but “We have found the Messiah.” This small word reveals something essential about Christian discipleship: faith is never an individual possession; it is always shared.
This is the testimony of a humble soul, one that does not claim the privilege of discovery for itself. Instead of saying, ‘I have found,’ it shares the gift with others and says, ‘We have found the Messiah.’
When Simon arrived, Jesus looked at him and gave him a new name: Cephas—Peter. Discipleship is not about remaining as we are, but about allowing Christ to rename us, reshape us, and send us forward.
In the Maronite tradition, this Gospel echoes deeply with our spirituality: faith begins in silence, grows through encounter, and matures in witness. We follow not because we have all the answers, but because we have heard the invitation: “Come and see.” And once we truly see Him, we cannot help but say to others,
“We have found the Messiah.”
Reflection 2
What am I looking for?
John the Baptist, as the precursor to Jesus, points to Him as the "Lamb of God," emphasising Jesus' role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. John the Baptist in his characteristic humility was eager to point beyond himself to the Christ. He has performed his role and did not hesitate to direct his disciples to the Lord Jesus.
In the opening verses of John's Gospel, we find Jesus posing a question that resonates through the ages: "What are you looking for?" These are the first words of Jesus in John’s Gospel. This question that Jesus asked His first disciples is also intended to everyone of us.
This simple yet profound question is not limited to a specific time or place; it reaches into the depths of our hearts. Jesus' question extends beyond a mere quest for information; it is an invitation to self-examination, a call to examine the true motives behind our searches and meaning in life.
The disciples were not sure what they were looking for because they didn’t answer Jesus directly, instead they asked about where He was staying. Jesus replied: “Come and see”.
It was an invitation to journey with Him, to discover the answers not in a place but in a person.
It's an invitation into a deeper, personal relationship with Him. This mirrors the Christian journey — an ongoing discovery of the person of Jesus and His teachings.
The answer to the deepest longings of humanity isn’t an intellectual solution, it is a person. The Word became flesh. In Christ, we discover the fulfillment of our deepest longings.
The disciples, initially unsure of what they seek, find the answer in the person of Jesus.
May we respond in faith and trust when we encounter the Lord and allow Him to transform our life and produce great things for His glory.
A life changing moment for Peter
The next day Andrew went to his brother Peter and said to Him: "We have found the Messiah" and took him to see Jesus.
This is a life changing moment for Peter when God looked at him and called him Peter. When the Lord entered the heart of Simon’s soul, and occupied its depths, He transformed him; He changed his name, his mission, his path and his entire life.
Obtaining a new name from God means a change of identity and the title ‘rock’ is one of the titles of God Himself (Psalm 18: 2), Christ (1 Corinthians 10: 4), and finally Peter (John 1: 42).
A thought for the week
“The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices and when we are humble and good”.
Reflection 3
Come and see- A way of life
Today we have an invitation “Come and see” addressed to two of John’s disciples Andrew and un-named disciple, who have just heard the Baptist proclaim Jesus to be the Lamb of God and went to see Him.
The next day Andrew went to his brother Peter and said to Him: "We have found the Messiah" and took him to see Jesus.
Andrew wasn't included in Jesus' inner circle (Peter, James and John). Yet he was one of the first two humans to follow Jesus.
Come and see is a way of life. It means leaving everything behind to follow Jesus.
The same invitation is addressed to all of us.
A life changing moment for Peter
This is a life changing moment for Peter when God looked at Him and called him Peter. When the Lord entered the heart of Simon’s soul, and occupied its depths, He transformed him; He changed his name, his mission, his path and his entire life.
Obtaining a new name from God means a change of identity and the title ‘rock’ is one of the titles of God Himself (Psalm 18: 2), Christ (1 Corinthians 10: 4), and finally Peter (John 1: 42).
“Come and see” in the eyes of faith
Seeing Jesus doesn’t mean looking at Him but searching for Him in the scripture, the Eucharist, in the poor and in the depths of our hearts and seeing Him in the eyes of faith and allowing Him to transform our lives.
‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free’.
When he was working with his big piece of marble, Michelangelo said: ‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free’.
Michelangelo found his path and he also released the angel. Finding the angel in the stone was his mission.
Our mission is to chip away all the heavy layers of stone in our hearts that separate us from God.
May we respond in faith and trust when we encounter the Lord and allow Him to transform our life and produce great things for His glory.
Andrew: A Humble Faith That Brings Others to Jesus"
Andrew is often remembered as the quiet, humble "brother of Peter," mentioned in the Bible primarily in relation to his more prominent sibling. Despite being almost always listed second among the apostles, Andrew played a significant role in bringing others to Jesus. His story shows us that we don’t need to be leaders or preachers to make an impact for Christ.
Andrew's actions speak volumes:
-He brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus (John 1:40-42). This simple yet profound act is the first thing we read about Andrew after meeting Jesus.
-He introduced a young boy with loaves and fish to Jesus, helping to facilitate the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:5-9).
-He helped a group of Greeks seeking Jesus, taking them to Him when others didn’t know what to do (John 12:21-22).
Andrew wasn’t a forceful leader, a renowned preacher, or a miracle worker like some of the other apostles. But he was a man who loved Christ deeply and had a heart for sharing that love with others. He had a faith worth sharing and friends worth sharing it with, and through these simple acts, he helped spread the Gospel. Andrew teaches us that, like him, we don’t need extraordinary skills or fame to be used by God—we simply need a willing heart to bring others to Jesus.
A thought for the week-Live in the fullness of Christ
"Our lives to be fruitful, must be full of Christ; to be able to bring his peace, joy and love we must have it ourselves, for we cannot give what we have not got…" (Saint Teresa of Calcutta)
Reflection 4
The Path to Discipleship
In this passage, Jesus invites Andrew and another disciple to "Come and see." This phrase shows the importance of personally experiencing and witnessing Jesus.
In our faith journey, meeting Christ is something deeply personal. Just like Andrew and the other disciple, we are also invited to "come and see" Jesus, to feel His presence and love in our own lives. This passage also teaches us about the importance of discipleship and sharing our faith. After meeting Jesus, Andrew immediately tells his brother Peter about the experience (John 1:40-42).
Discipleship is not just a moment of decision but a continuous, transformative journey. May we, like the first disciples, hear Christ’s invitation to follow Him and remain with Him, and may we, like Andrew, share the joy of that encounter with those around us.
“What are you looking for?”
The disciples’ response, “Where are you staying?” indicates a deeper desire not just to follow Christ outwardly but to remain with Him. Our relationship with Christ should not only be through ritual and doctrine but in the intimate, ongoing communion, we seek with Him, especially in the Eucharist and through prayer.
Jesus' question, "What are you looking for?" invites us to reflect on what we truly seek in life and from God. We often focus on asking God what He wants from us, but this question flips the perspective. Our answer reveals much about our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. If our life depended on it, what would we ask God? This question helps us understand what truly matters in our faith journey.
Discipleship
A disciple is someone who places themselves in a position to listen, welcoming and accepting what they hear with an open heart.
The term "hear" refers to listening to God's word and accepting it. This means not just hearing it with attentive ears, but also opening the heart to it (Acts 16:14), acting upon it (Matthew 7:24-26), and obeying it.
John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus is true because he both heard and saw. He didn't just hear and imagine; he saw, as he repeatedly says, "I saw" (John 1:32, 34). He is a trustworthy witness. John directs his disciples to Jesus, inviting them to "Come and see" (John 1:39). By doing so, they too become witnesses.
We become disciples when we not only listen to the one speaking to us but also go towards him and establish a relationship with him, as Jesus taught: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27). By following Jesus, the disciples became His followers, not just listeners, but helpers and witnesses to the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:1-27), staying with Him and working in His harvest. Following Jesus also involves taking up the cross, as He said, "Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).
Discipleship is not just about following rules, but about seeking and building a deep relationship with Jesus, one that transforms us and calls us to share that transformation with others.
When people really 'see' Jesus - life is never again the same. Simon would have a change of name, the Magi went back by another route, and millions throughout the ages have found the same, some even giving their lives for this man. To 'see' Jesus is to have some sort of glimpse of who he really is - the compassionate healer, the one who loves to the end, the Son of God. Ref: Sacred Space
"You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas."
This change of name signifies a deeper change in identity. Simon, the fisherman, becomes Peter, the rock upon which Christ will build His Church.
Similarly, our encounter with Jesus transforms us. It changes our priorities, values, and how we see ourselves. It's a process of becoming more like Christ, letting go of our old self, and embracing the new identity found in Him. By Fr Janeesh Jose
A thought for the week
"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment." St. John Chrysostom
References
Christ the Friend This is Jesus’ first encounter with his first disciples. It is the beginning of the second half of human history – an important occasion. Surely the evangelist is describing every detail with care, most especially the very first words that Jesus speaks in this Gospel. He asks his future Apostles a simple question: “What do you want?” (What do you seek? What are you hoping for?) It is still one of Christ’s favorite questions. Jesus already knows the deepest desires of every heart, but many people never take the time to reflect on their own deepest desires. Jesus poses the question in order to spur that kind of reflection. Unless we take time to examine ourselves and our lives, we can easily end up looking for meaning and happiness in the wrong places, mindlessly latching onto every passing fancy and popular guru, bouncing from fashion to fad, never drinking of the living water that only he can give.
Christ in My Life :Where do you live, Lord? I want to find you and stay with you. You are the creator of the mountains, the ocean, the clouds, and the stars. You are the wisdom that gives order to the universe. You are the spark of light that gives man a knowing mind and a loving heart. You are the source and goal of all things. And you have come to live in my heart. You are mine, and I am yours. Let me stay with you… Fr. John Bartunek
https://catholicexchange.com/242-wanting-right-thing-john-135-42
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 1,35-42.
35The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, ‘Look, here is the Lamb of God! ’ 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which translated means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?’ 39He said to them, ‘Come and see.’ They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. 40One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41He first found his brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated Anointed). 42He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas’ (which is translated Peter).
Reflection 1
What Are You Looking For? Come and See.
In the opening verses of John’s Gospel, we encounter Jesus asking a question that echoes through the ages: “What are you looking for?” These are the first words spoken by Jesus in John’s Gospel, and they are not addressed only to His first disciples, but to each one of us.
This simple yet profound question is not bound to a particular time or place; it reaches into the depths of the human heart. Jesus is not seeking information. His question is an invitation to self-examination, a call to reflect on the true motives and desires that shape our lives.
The answer to humanity’s deepest longings is not an intellectual solution, but a person. The Word became flesh. In Christ, we discover the fulfillment of our deepest desires. The disciples, unsure at first of what they are seeking, ultimately find the answer in Jesus Himself.
This Gospel passage is not about a dramatic miracle or a public sermon. It is about listening, awakening desire, and the courage to follow. Two disciples noticed where John the Baptist is pointing, and everything changed. John did not attempt to hold on to his followers. He simply declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” True spiritual leadership always points away from itself and toward Christ.
The disciples’ first act of faith is not belief, but curiosity. As they followed Jesus, He turned to them and asked the question that will shape their journey:
“What are you looking for?” He did not ask, “Do you believe?” or “Are you ready?”—He asked about desire.
This question reaches beyond the disciples and into every heart. Are we searching for comfort, certainty, success—or for Christ Himself? Our answer shapes the kind of disciple we become.
The disciples reply with another question: “Where are you staying?” They are not asking for an address, but for belonging. To know where Jesus dwells is to know where life is truly rooted. Jesus responds with an invitation that continues to define Christian faith: “Come and see.”
“We have found the Messiah”
When Andrew encountered Jesus, his first words were not “I have found the Messiah,” but “We have found the Messiah.” This small word reveals something essential about Christian discipleship: faith is never an individual possession; it is always shared.
This is the testimony of a humble soul, one that does not claim the privilege of discovery for itself. Instead of saying, ‘I have found,’ it shares the gift with others and says, ‘We have found the Messiah.’
When Simon arrived, Jesus looked at him and gave him a new name: Cephas—Peter. Discipleship is not about remaining as we are, but about allowing Christ to rename us, reshape us, and send us forward.
In the Maronite tradition, this Gospel echoes deeply with our spirituality: faith begins in silence, grows through encounter, and matures in witness. We follow not because we have all the answers, but because we have heard the invitation: “Come and see.” And once we truly see Him, we cannot help but say to others,
“We have found the Messiah.”
Reflection 2
What am I looking for?
John the Baptist, as the precursor to Jesus, points to Him as the "Lamb of God," emphasising Jesus' role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. John the Baptist in his characteristic humility was eager to point beyond himself to the Christ. He has performed his role and did not hesitate to direct his disciples to the Lord Jesus.
In the opening verses of John's Gospel, we find Jesus posing a question that resonates through the ages: "What are you looking for?" These are the first words of Jesus in John’s Gospel. This question that Jesus asked His first disciples is also intended to everyone of us.
This simple yet profound question is not limited to a specific time or place; it reaches into the depths of our hearts. Jesus' question extends beyond a mere quest for information; it is an invitation to self-examination, a call to examine the true motives behind our searches and meaning in life.
The disciples were not sure what they were looking for because they didn’t answer Jesus directly, instead they asked about where He was staying. Jesus replied: “Come and see”.
It was an invitation to journey with Him, to discover the answers not in a place but in a person.
It's an invitation into a deeper, personal relationship with Him. This mirrors the Christian journey — an ongoing discovery of the person of Jesus and His teachings.
The answer to the deepest longings of humanity isn’t an intellectual solution, it is a person. The Word became flesh. In Christ, we discover the fulfillment of our deepest longings.
The disciples, initially unsure of what they seek, find the answer in the person of Jesus.
May we respond in faith and trust when we encounter the Lord and allow Him to transform our life and produce great things for His glory.
A life changing moment for Peter
The next day Andrew went to his brother Peter and said to Him: "We have found the Messiah" and took him to see Jesus.
This is a life changing moment for Peter when God looked at him and called him Peter. When the Lord entered the heart of Simon’s soul, and occupied its depths, He transformed him; He changed his name, his mission, his path and his entire life.
Obtaining a new name from God means a change of identity and the title ‘rock’ is one of the titles of God Himself (Psalm 18: 2), Christ (1 Corinthians 10: 4), and finally Peter (John 1: 42).
A thought for the week
“The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices and when we are humble and good”.
Reflection 3
Come and see- A way of life
Today we have an invitation “Come and see” addressed to two of John’s disciples Andrew and un-named disciple, who have just heard the Baptist proclaim Jesus to be the Lamb of God and went to see Him.
The next day Andrew went to his brother Peter and said to Him: "We have found the Messiah" and took him to see Jesus.
Andrew wasn't included in Jesus' inner circle (Peter, James and John). Yet he was one of the first two humans to follow Jesus.
Come and see is a way of life. It means leaving everything behind to follow Jesus.
The same invitation is addressed to all of us.
A life changing moment for Peter
This is a life changing moment for Peter when God looked at Him and called him Peter. When the Lord entered the heart of Simon’s soul, and occupied its depths, He transformed him; He changed his name, his mission, his path and his entire life.
Obtaining a new name from God means a change of identity and the title ‘rock’ is one of the titles of God Himself (Psalm 18: 2), Christ (1 Corinthians 10: 4), and finally Peter (John 1: 42).
“Come and see” in the eyes of faith
Seeing Jesus doesn’t mean looking at Him but searching for Him in the scripture, the Eucharist, in the poor and in the depths of our hearts and seeing Him in the eyes of faith and allowing Him to transform our lives.
‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free’.
When he was working with his big piece of marble, Michelangelo said: ‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free’.
Michelangelo found his path and he also released the angel. Finding the angel in the stone was his mission.
Our mission is to chip away all the heavy layers of stone in our hearts that separate us from God.
May we respond in faith and trust when we encounter the Lord and allow Him to transform our life and produce great things for His glory.
Andrew: A Humble Faith That Brings Others to Jesus"
Andrew is often remembered as the quiet, humble "brother of Peter," mentioned in the Bible primarily in relation to his more prominent sibling. Despite being almost always listed second among the apostles, Andrew played a significant role in bringing others to Jesus. His story shows us that we don’t need to be leaders or preachers to make an impact for Christ.
Andrew's actions speak volumes:
-He brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus (John 1:40-42). This simple yet profound act is the first thing we read about Andrew after meeting Jesus.
-He introduced a young boy with loaves and fish to Jesus, helping to facilitate the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:5-9).
-He helped a group of Greeks seeking Jesus, taking them to Him when others didn’t know what to do (John 12:21-22).
Andrew wasn’t a forceful leader, a renowned preacher, or a miracle worker like some of the other apostles. But he was a man who loved Christ deeply and had a heart for sharing that love with others. He had a faith worth sharing and friends worth sharing it with, and through these simple acts, he helped spread the Gospel. Andrew teaches us that, like him, we don’t need extraordinary skills or fame to be used by God—we simply need a willing heart to bring others to Jesus.
A thought for the week-Live in the fullness of Christ
"Our lives to be fruitful, must be full of Christ; to be able to bring his peace, joy and love we must have it ourselves, for we cannot give what we have not got…" (Saint Teresa of Calcutta)
Reflection 4
The Path to Discipleship
In this passage, Jesus invites Andrew and another disciple to "Come and see." This phrase shows the importance of personally experiencing and witnessing Jesus.
In our faith journey, meeting Christ is something deeply personal. Just like Andrew and the other disciple, we are also invited to "come and see" Jesus, to feel His presence and love in our own lives. This passage also teaches us about the importance of discipleship and sharing our faith. After meeting Jesus, Andrew immediately tells his brother Peter about the experience (John 1:40-42).
Discipleship is not just a moment of decision but a continuous, transformative journey. May we, like the first disciples, hear Christ’s invitation to follow Him and remain with Him, and may we, like Andrew, share the joy of that encounter with those around us.
“What are you looking for?”
The disciples’ response, “Where are you staying?” indicates a deeper desire not just to follow Christ outwardly but to remain with Him. Our relationship with Christ should not only be through ritual and doctrine but in the intimate, ongoing communion, we seek with Him, especially in the Eucharist and through prayer.
Jesus' question, "What are you looking for?" invites us to reflect on what we truly seek in life and from God. We often focus on asking God what He wants from us, but this question flips the perspective. Our answer reveals much about our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. If our life depended on it, what would we ask God? This question helps us understand what truly matters in our faith journey.
Discipleship
A disciple is someone who places themselves in a position to listen, welcoming and accepting what they hear with an open heart.
The term "hear" refers to listening to God's word and accepting it. This means not just hearing it with attentive ears, but also opening the heart to it (Acts 16:14), acting upon it (Matthew 7:24-26), and obeying it.
John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus is true because he both heard and saw. He didn't just hear and imagine; he saw, as he repeatedly says, "I saw" (John 1:32, 34). He is a trustworthy witness. John directs his disciples to Jesus, inviting them to "Come and see" (John 1:39). By doing so, they too become witnesses.
We become disciples when we not only listen to the one speaking to us but also go towards him and establish a relationship with him, as Jesus taught: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27). By following Jesus, the disciples became His followers, not just listeners, but helpers and witnesses to the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:1-27), staying with Him and working in His harvest. Following Jesus also involves taking up the cross, as He said, "Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).
Discipleship is not just about following rules, but about seeking and building a deep relationship with Jesus, one that transforms us and calls us to share that transformation with others.
When people really 'see' Jesus - life is never again the same. Simon would have a change of name, the Magi went back by another route, and millions throughout the ages have found the same, some even giving their lives for this man. To 'see' Jesus is to have some sort of glimpse of who he really is - the compassionate healer, the one who loves to the end, the Son of God. Ref: Sacred Space
"You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas."
This change of name signifies a deeper change in identity. Simon, the fisherman, becomes Peter, the rock upon which Christ will build His Church.
Similarly, our encounter with Jesus transforms us. It changes our priorities, values, and how we see ourselves. It's a process of becoming more like Christ, letting go of our old self, and embracing the new identity found in Him. By Fr Janeesh Jose
A thought for the week
"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment." St. John Chrysostom
References
Christ the Friend This is Jesus’ first encounter with his first disciples. It is the beginning of the second half of human history – an important occasion. Surely the evangelist is describing every detail with care, most especially the very first words that Jesus speaks in this Gospel. He asks his future Apostles a simple question: “What do you want?” (What do you seek? What are you hoping for?) It is still one of Christ’s favorite questions. Jesus already knows the deepest desires of every heart, but many people never take the time to reflect on their own deepest desires. Jesus poses the question in order to spur that kind of reflection. Unless we take time to examine ourselves and our lives, we can easily end up looking for meaning and happiness in the wrong places, mindlessly latching onto every passing fancy and popular guru, bouncing from fashion to fad, never drinking of the living water that only he can give.
Christ in My Life :Where do you live, Lord? I want to find you and stay with you. You are the creator of the mountains, the ocean, the clouds, and the stars. You are the wisdom that gives order to the universe. You are the spark of light that gives man a knowing mind and a loving heart. You are the source and goal of all things. And you have come to live in my heart. You are mine, and I am yours. Let me stay with you… Fr. John Bartunek
https://catholicexchange.com/242-wanting-right-thing-john-135-42