The shadow of the cross again darkens the supper table. Jesus talks about his departure: "A little while and you will no longer see me." His death is hours away.
Jesus says that his disciples will weep and mourn at his cruel death, which will appear to be a failure for him, and a victory for his enemies.
But then Jesus says they will see him in a little while.
Jesus isn't only talking about his resurrection appearances. These are of only short duration. Jesus is talking about a more permanent reunion.
"Seeing" Jesus is understood to mean "experiencing" his real presence after his death and resurrection - a presence accomplished through the Holy Spirit.
In John's Gospel, when Jesus appears to his disciples on Easter Sunday evening, the first thing he does is breathe the Holy Spirit upon them - the same Holy Spirit that we have received.
What Jesus is saying in today's Gospel is intended also for us. "You will 'see' (experience) me (my real presence)."
Take some quiet moments and experience the Lord's presence.
- Little White Book, Diocese of Saginaw