Greetings on this the Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Readings: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
Summary
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of [his] disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may [come to] believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (Jn 20:30-31).
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit
Reflection
All this past week we have been dealing with the disbelief of this most marvelous of realities: Jesus is Risen.
We have been exploring the various ways in which the disciples experienced the Risen Lord (and drawing from all the gospel accounts). The empty tomb, the witnesses of Mary, Peter and John and now Thomas’ My Lord and my God! is his most vivid storytelling!
In all this telling, a gift. The gospel accounts. But these are written that you may [come to] believe.
Share your Jesus encounter with one another. Together in the Holy Mass and alone in the quiet of our hearts.
Allow reading the scriptures reveal the Lord to you! Of which Jesus himself reveals their telling his story. And John reassures as to the divine purpose of all the scripture.
All of this brings Peace. Not as the world brings peace. A peace that enters every part of us and brings the contentment of a baby in the arms of his mother.
Personal Reflection
Jesus is Risen. Alleluiah! Alleluiah!
He is risen indeed. Alleluiah! Alleluiah!
I am at peace.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041226.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry