Monday 1st week of Easter Gospel Reading – 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.
The Gospel of the Lord
Mass intention is for Veronica Cogan, RIP
My friends, in this coming week I invite you to think about and reflect on the different points I place before each day, so that these point help you on your personal journey with Jesus.
The personal question/action for today:
• What difference does the Resurrection of Jesus make in my daily living? How can I continue to celebrate Easter today?
• This coming week, the seven weeks of the Easter season, all year long, all my life long?
• What can I do to bring the joy of the Risen Lord Jesus to those who are still living in a world that does not know him?
• What about those who are not bound and do not known Jesus and His Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit?
Allow the Risen Lord to speak to your soul to help and guide you! Continue to live and relax in the joy of Jesus resurrection!
Fr John