"There is
a passage in John 16 that is unusual for its repetition. This past
Sunday it was the assigned Gospel in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman
Rite. The expression 'in a little while' is repeated seven times in the
brief passage. Its repetition is almost to the point of being annoying,
such that the reader is tempted to say, 'All right, already. I get it!'
Obviously, John, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit want to drill this point
into us. . . .
"Contextually, the Lord seems to be referring to the brief time between His death and His resurrection. Indeed, that time was brief. . . .
"In a more extended and pastoral context, the words of Jesus are also intended for us. He wants us to grasp that “in a little while” we will see Him.
"This is a very important perspective for us to gain: life is short! This truth is both consoling and challenging."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on the brevity of life and on the importance of being prepared for the Lord when He comes for us.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: "Just a Little While Longer…" - A Meditation on the Brevity and Urgency of Life. (10 MAY 18)
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