We begin the liturgy hearing today from Peter. He commissioned the apostles to testify that Jesus “is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.” When is the last time we testified about Jesus?
The Psalm response states: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” Do we truly celebrate and rejoice or is it just another Sunday. Maybe with a few extra decorations?
When we were baptized, Paul reminds us, we “were raised with Christ” and are called to seek what is above. How often are we more involved in earthly endeavors rather than seeking what is truly most important?
The Gospel points out that the disciples did not initially understand the meaning of the resurrection. Do we? Does that understanding make any difference in our lives?
If not, Why not? What can we do differently when we understand the significance of Jesus’ Paschal Mystery?
Countenance of God 