The Face of the Lord

This is a beautiful title to think about. Just as the psalmist says for us this weekend, "Lord, let your face shine on us" (Ps 4). We know that the Lord looks upon us with great love and mercy. The psalmist recognizes that when he asks the Lord to hear and answer his prayer. Even the entrance antiphon encourages us in our call to the Lord: "Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia" (Ps 66:1-2). Do not be afraid to call on the name of the Lord and to trust in his presence at all times. The gospel gives us hope for this weekend, Luke 24:35-48. Jesus once again appears to his disciples and they are afraid. Our Lord reassures them with his greeting, "Peace be with you." Then he goes on to ask, "Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself." By his greeting of peace, Jesus is reassuring the disciples that he has truly risen and they do not need to be afraid. They need to get away from the locked doors and go forth and announce the good news to everyone. We are a resurrection people! We are disciples of Jesus and witnesses to his resurrection. Even though we have not seen him, we do believe! May the gospel that we proclaim, with words and deeds, guide our brothers and sisters in their journey, so that they will not be afraid, but have hope to call on the name of the Lord and seek his face. Have a blessed weekend!!!