Holy Spirit help me know the truth of Christ Risen, beyond the deceits of the world…

Gospel Mystery of the Day              Thursday, April 13, 2023
                                                        The Octave of Easter
 
Good Morning!      
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. (Psalm 119)
 
Matthew 28:8-15

 
The contrast is not only marked, but it is earth shaking. Two views of Jesus’ empty tomb  have rumbled through history for the past 2000+ years. To the two Marys who had just witnessed angels in His empty tomb in the garden, the Risen Jesus, the living Christ, is their friend, their healer and their Master whom they love - who connects with them heart to heart:  “Do not be afraid; go out and tell my brothers to into Galilee; there they will see me.”  To the guards who witnessed only the phenomenon of an open and empty tomb the scene was more confusing than connecting. They had never got to  ‘know’ Jesus heart to heart, and so scurried to report scientific fact to the authorities who for their own good fabricated a logical explanation, a deception born of darkness that still today circulates in the ‘learned’ communities of the world, and supports logic rather than love and ‘keeps people out of trouble’.  Which version of the resurrection of Jesus motivates my life? Will I subscribe to the mind-full explanation of the empty tomb, or will I, like the Marys whole-heartedly and mindfully proclaim the joy of the living presence of Christ Jesus in our lives?  Holy Sprit, help me know the truth of Christ Risen, beyond the deceits of the world.
 
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake… Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”  (Psalm 23:3) 
 
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
St. Augustine
 
A Happy and a Blessed Easter Season to you and your family! 
Much Grace, Peace and Joy be with you!
 
 
Soli ad gloriam Dei
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