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Thoughts from the Lectionary for the First Sunday after Easter

From the Gospel Lesson: St. John 20:19-23

Vs. 20 "And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord."

Here we read of the Disciples (less Judas and Thomas) and other followers of Jesus gathered in a closed room fearing for their lives. Jesus has been crucified but has risen from the dead. Christ appears in the room with the people and greets them with the words, “Peace be unto you.” He then presents the marks of his crucifixion. Seeing His hands and side, those present rejoice to see their Lord risen from the tomb. Jesus then commissions the Disciples to be sent forth to spread the Gospel of Christ’s kingdom and resurrection power.

Rejoice like those in the room that day, and be glad in Jesus! He is risen and He is present with us by the power of the Holy Ghost! He will be with us to the end as He sends us forth like the Disciples to preach the Good News to the world.

Blessings,

Fr. Duane+