When I worked at LSU we had the custom of offering “swan song” lectures. Various professors were asked to deliver what they would want to be their last lecture to sum up their career. St. Paul and Jesus are giving their swan song in the readings for today — their last sermons. The Acts and John’s gospel were written many years (perhaps 50!) after the events described. The message, therefore, reflects not only the thoughts of the Apostle and the Lord but also how those thoughts impacted the Church in the intervening years. Jesus stressing the need for unity and St. Paul, the need for generosity probably have as much to do with the subsequent life of the Church (including us!) as when they are situated.
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By Church Staff
