The resurrection of our Lord does not demand nor require our understanding because none of us have yet experienced it. It requires faith in the truth, the truth revealed to us through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
A faith that moves us with such a burning desire that we cannot help but Run and share the good news with others. And when we do so, we go with the loving embrace of our risen Lord whose peace is upon us.
However if we choose to remain in the dark, then in the dark we shall remain for now and forever.
Today my Lord, as I recall the Paschal Candle being lit during Easter Vigil the night before last; I am reminded that You are the light of the world that penetrated the darkness of my life. Help me to always walk in Your light for now and forevermore. Amen
FIRST READING
Acts 2:14, 22–33
GOSPEL
Matthew 28:8–15
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.
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