At the magnificent cathedral in Milan, Italy, there are three possible doorways to gain entrance to that building. Over the left doorway is carved an inscription that reads: "All that which pleases is but for a moment." Above the door on the right is written: "All that which troubles is but for a moment." Over the central door is the inscription: "That only is important which is eternal."

This example reminds us that the doors we open--and the doors we allow ourselves to go through--determine not only the kind and quality of life we choose, but also our eternal destination.

Today we will examine the third "I am" statement of our Lord Jesus found in the gospel of St. John. We are continuing our study of Jesus at the Feast of the Tabernacles. 

It is amazing what happens when Jesus goes to…