Jesus’ Comforting Promises, Journey of Faith

Our Gospel today is taken from Jesus’ “Last Supper Discourse” (John 13-17); it might be called “Jesus’ Farewell Address.” Several significant events have preceded Jesus’ words we hear today. He washed his disciples’ feet as a sign of radical service (13:1-20). Jesus predicted Judas’ betrayal (13:21-30). He told his disciples that he will soon depart (13:33; 14:25). He gave them the new commandment of love (13:34-35) and foretold Peter’s imminent denial (13:36-38). No wonder the disciples are deeply troubled and filled with anxiety!