This morning, we have the continuation of yesterday’s readings from the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John. In Acts, Peter and the Apostles were arrested and put in prison for preaching in the temple in Jesus’ name, but an angel of God came in the night and set them free. The angel not only set them free, but commanded them to, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” So, Peter and the apostles returned to the place where Jesus taught,…
“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…
