Gospel
Luke 24:35-48
It is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead
The disciples told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread.
They were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts rising in your hearts? Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves; a ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have.’ And as he said this he showed them his hands and feet. Their joy was so great that they still could not believe it, and they stood there dumbfounded; so he said to them, ‘Have you anything here to eat?’ And they offered him a piece of grilled fish, which he took and ate before their eyes.
Then he told them, ‘This is what I meant when I said, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms has to be fulfilled.’ He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.’
Reflection
One of the greatest movie to come to the cinema is Harry Potter. There were seven movies but I never understood because I miss most of it . There is no flashback. Today reading is another flashback. It is once again a reminder the way to the glory of God is through the cross. Christ died on the cross to free us from sin.His resurrection is to remind us he is going to lead us to heaven. The question is do we journey accept this journey by our words and actions.
Let us pray
Lord Jesus your death give us life and a way back home. However the journey back is tough and many times we fall but you are there to pick us up. Thank you Lord for journeying with us and may we stay on the right path.
Amen
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