TODAYS REFLECTION FRI OCTAVE OF EASTER APRIL 1

TODAYS REFLECTION FRI OCTAVE OF EASTER APRIL 1  ( Acts 4: 1-12, Jn 21: 1-14 )

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It is through the Paschal Mystery, Jesus’ death and Resurrection, that his Incarnation, and therefore his Mission, is made perfect. By celebrating the event of Easter intensely for eight days and then steadily for a week of weeks (49 days) the Church wants to enable us to appreciate the infinite wonder that Easter represents in our Faith.

In todays gospel, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. John gives us a clue. He states that Peter had decided to return to his home district of Galilee, very likely so he could resume his fishing career. Peter was discouraged and didn't know what to do after the tragedy of Jesus' death! He went back to his previous career out of despair and uncertainty. The other apostles followed him back to Galilee. But today, Jesus repeats the same miracle He did in luke 5:4-11, John, the beloved disciple, is the first to recognize the Lord. Peter impulsively leaps from the boat and runs to the Lord. Do you run to the Lord when you meet setbacks, disappointments, or trials?

Beloved, In his third appearance to the apostles, after Jesus performed the miraculous catch of fish, he prepared a breakfast and ate with them. The Lord Jesus reveals himself to each of  us as we open our hearts to hear his word. In the first reading as Peter confronted the religious leaders: "You crucified" Jesus (Acts 4:10). "You the builders" rejected the Cornerstone (Acts 4:11); "You even made use of pagans to crucify and kill Him" (Acts 2:23). May we be able to confront the ills in the society that constitutes an obstacle in our faith and Nay we be ready to believe and run to Jesus all the time. WISHING YOU GOD'S BLESSINGS IN THIS NEW MONTH OF APRIL.