There are so many people who question the existence of God or divine presence in the Universe. It is not something modern. Such questions and answers to these questions made the philosophy alive.But there is a truth: God and his Existence cannot be fully proved in discussions. God’s existence or absence cannot be proved in modern labs.
This mystery cannot be proved scientifically. That is why there are so many discussions on God even in our present time. This will never end.
Questions on God’s Prove never ends: the Gospel passage of this Sunday underlines this truth.
We are impressed in the interest of the People as they seek for Jesus. But this positive impression is not that much lasting. Then they ask Jesus again for another wonder…
If we go back to the previous chapters in John, we see that Jesus works some others wonders. In 4, 53 we read that Jesus heals and gives life to a boy, even without his presence. Then the 5th chapter begins with the healing of a paralysed man on Sabbath. On last Sunday we heard the multiplication of the loaves and fish. This is from the 6th chapter of John. The gospel passage is the continuation of these wonders.
That means these people were witnessing all these wonders of Jesus.
And now they ask for another sign, so that they may believe in the Divinity of Jesus.
Jesus knew it is not possible; then if he performs a wonder, they would ask for another wonder.
But he asserts that there is only one sign that can lead them to God.
That is the sign and miracle of Jesus himself.
When we analyse the signs in the multiplication of loaves we see the sign of Bread and Fish: both represent Jesus. It also denotes about the Eucharistic Wonder to certain level.
Yes, my friends,
The life of Jesus is the greatest sign and miracle that has to help our faith.
There is no greater sign and “name” under the heaven as of Jesus.
He wants to assert it with all his teachings this truth. But the people around him cannot accept it. They are really taken by the wonderful experiences and not entering to the real mysteries, which is disappointing.
We can ask so many questions; we can question any statements and creeds of faith: there can be no limits for that.
But recognizing the mysteries is much greater.
We may remember the words of St Augustine:
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you”
These words are supporting the gospel passage of this Sunday.
We have a restless life still we reach the real aim;
The aim is the unmovable faith in Jesus.
We should be able to realize Jesus as the greatest sign in our life.
All other signs and wonders come under Him.
This faith will answer all our questions of life.
It will reveal more mysteries…
Let us not look for the small signs and wonder, but let them take us to the origin of all wonders - to God through Jesus our Christ.
May this faith give us peace and blessings that may last for ever. Amen!
--Fr Thomas Kalathil
