We continue this week of celebration as we rejoice in the great news that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. All this week, we hear the stories of the disciples who encountered the risen Lord and their reaction. They did not recognize him until a certain event happened. Mary Magdalene was weeping by the tomb when she encountered the risen Jesus. She did not recognize him until he called her by name. The disciples on the road to Emmaus did not recognize Jesus but their hearts were burning as he talked to them. Then, at the breaking of the bread, they recognized it was Jesus and he vanished from their sight. Jesus showed the disciples the nail marks in his hands and the wound in his side to prove to them that he had indeed risen to new life. I think about what Jesus said to Thomas when he refused to believe until he put his finger in the nailmarks and his hand into his side, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." That is us! We have not seen but we believe in the resurrection from the dead. In fact, we profess this belief each week when we recite the Nicene Creed at Mass. We pray that as we continue to celebrate the great Solemnity of Easter that our faith will be strengthened and we will not be afraid to proclaim this Good News with great joy. God Bless You!!!
Personal Note: Over the next week or so, the blog might be updated or the same post for a couple days since I will be away for the Knights of Columbus State Convention and some vacation time. Please know of my prayers for you!!!
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