TODAYS REFLECTION THURS OCTAVE OF EASTER MAR 31

TODAYS REFLECTION THURS OCTAVE OF EASTER MAR 31 ( Acts 3:11-26, Lk 24:35-48 )

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Friends, today’s first reading begins with peoples amazement at a miraculous healing.  At first glance, it seems that Peter is pouring cold water on their experience. Peter is intent on putting this all in context, providing a lesson that would bring them a more complete understanding of the events that had occurred.  Amazement based only on the healing of the crippled man would be misplaced; it was yet another lesson that God is at work in their midst, doing something important for them.

Reflecting further we see that the crippled man “clung” to Peter and John.  This is such a human reaction, reflecting genuine gratitude.  We sometimes we need to express that with an embrace which shows that it is good to be human.  The Psalm for today really brings this home, and we wish we could embrace God to tell Him thank you for making us and for paying attention to us.

Beloved, in today’s gospel, we have more human reactions.  The disciples are startled and terrified at their unexpected encounter with a risen Jesus.  Their fear later turned into joy.  What a range of emotions!  We often experience relief when things turn out better than we anticipated. Jesus helps them open their minds to the truth that was emerging from the facts that had unfolded. Peter was trying to do the same thing in the first reading.  Perhaps he had learned a few things from Jesus. Oh Lord Anoint us with your  power and give us joy and boldness to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed. As the Month of March ends today never forget to show gratitude for blessings received. Wishing you more favours and  blessings. UNITED IN PRAYERS.