“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Christ is risen, alleluia! Truly, He is risen, alleluia! Today’s Gospel is one of rejoicing and peace in the Lord. This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday—a day we recall the tender mercy of our God and Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel portrays this vividly as Jesus invites Thomas to touch his wounds even to the point of putting his hand into the pierced side of the Messiah. We might envision this action as something grotesque, but…
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.” These words taken from today’s Psalm remind us of the great and wonderful day of the Lord’s Resurrection and its enduring effect on the human race. Today’s Gospel shows us the importance of allowing Jesus to direct our life. Peter and the other disciples decide to go fishing, but this is no ordinary fishing trip. What might John be trying to tell us in this passage? Well, the scene is an allegory…
Our readings this morning give us two images of resurrection. Both of our readings were written by Luke, the first volume of which is his Gospel and the second, the Acts of the Apostles. In the account of the Acts of the Apostles, we have Peter perform this great miracle of faith as he raises a crippled man. This man, who was crippled from birth, may be seen as an image of fallen humanity, if you will, he cannot move. It also goes to show that there is nothing we can do in and of ourselves to…
Christ is risen, alleluia! Truly, He is risen, alleluia! There is nothing that can separate us from the reality of the Resurrection. And while this may be one of the most unique celebrations of Easter in our lifetime, it nevertheless remains a time to rejoice. I hope this goes without saying, but on behalf of Fr. Bambrick and myself, we love you, we miss you, and hope that all of you are well. We pray for you every day and are so grateful for your e-mails and prayers for us. We have both been…
