Introduction

The Gospel of John bears witness to the Life and Mission of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who lived as one of us and sacrificed Himself to redeem each of us in His merciful love.

St. John the Evangelist, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus, participates in the Gospel narrative as 'the beloved disciple'. He bears witness to the Truth of Jesus and reveals the heart of His love for us, so that we might have faith in Him.

"Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of (his) disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may (come to) believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name." (1)

This series of meditations has been created as a companion to the spiritual reading of the Gospel of John. Each meditation is meant to be read slowly and savored following the careful reading of the Gospel passage. In this way, the spirit of the Word may flow through meditation to the heart and soul of the reader.

May you meet Jesus Christ, the Word of God made Flesh, through this Gospel and the meditations that follow.

1. John 20:30-31


(c) Paul Buis, 2005