Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?

"Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life." (John 6:68, Douay-Rheims)

There comes a moment in every disciple's life when following Christ is no longer sustained by enthusiasm, understanding, or certainty. It is sustained by a Person.

Drawing upon Christ's words in John 6, this tenth Philip Paper reflects on one of the most searching questions in the Gospel. After many disciples turn away from Jesus, He asks the Twelve: "Will you also go away?" Peter's answer is neither intellectual nor emotional. It is the confession of a heart that has discovered there is nowhere else to go.

This meditation explores the cost of remaining, the freedom Christ always gives, and the quiet turning point at which discipleship matures from understanding into trust. It follows naturally from Follow Me, asking what comes after the first act of leaving everything behind.

Published by The Cathedral of The Fourth. The way is narrow, but just.

Format: Digital PDF, 7 pages, over 1200 words

Language: English

Author: M.F. Robb

Published by thephilippapers.com

A Cathedral of The Fourth production.