The Word: "...I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth." (Isaiah 49:6)
Mystery of the day: Luminous
Table of the Word: I R.: Acts 3:11-26
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 8:2ab and 5.6-7a.7b-9 (R. 2ab)
Verse before the Gospel: Luke 24:35-48
Gospel: John 13:21-33.36-38
The Word: "You are witnesses of these things." (John 13:38)
Inspiration: Beloved Easter people, it has been a wonderful experience as we journeyed through the desert to the ocean of mercy wrought about by the power of the risen Lord.
In our reflection this morning, I invite you to reflect with me on the theme: "You are witnesses of these things." (John 13:38). In the first reading we heard St. Peter in his public confession and testimony on the risen Lord boldy said: "we are witnesses" (see Acts 3:11-26). He confessed this out of his post-resurrection experience from the moment Mary Magdalene informed him and John of the "folded napkin and empty tomb" (cf. John 20:1-9). This was indeed a clear indication that: It is over, and the grave cannot hold him back.
Dearest friends in Christ, in our day-to-day living experience are we really witnesses to this salfivic event by Lord? If we are truly witnesses we therefore have to profess this in our thoughts, words and actions. The early apostles eyes were opened at the breaking of the b3read, and they recognised Him. Every day or once in a while we partake in the breaking of the Word and Sacrament; what effect has this great celebration left on us? We are now left to answer this pertinent question for ourselves. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever. Amen
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