John’s Gospel defines Jesus as the “Word of God”. This fact highlights an essential aspect of Jesus: namely, that He is always “outgoing”. The Word exists to be communicated and transmitted, and Christ not only has words of life, but makes His life a Word. Through the Gospels, we see the intimacy that Jesus had with the Father, especially through His moments of prayer. He makes all of His decisions and important choices after having prayed. Through prayer, Jesus reveals His mission, which is always directed toward other people. In fact, speaking about His mission, Jesus says, I did not come “to be served, but to serve. And so He gave His own life. Papal Audience, Jan. 18, 2023
