Wednesday April 12, 2023
Theme: “Appearances of Jesus after his resurrection“
Text: Mark 16:12-13
12. After this he appeared, in another form, to two of them who were on their way to the country. 13. They returned and told the others, who also did not believe them.
Let's remember:
The post resurrection appearances of our Lord Jesus Christ are part of a transitional phase in the life of the disciples and of the entire people. They are situated between the period marking the euphoria of miracles, the incomprehension of his arrest followed by his crucifixion; and the almost unbelievable resurrection when the disciples had already lost hope. Some were already resuming their old life from before the encounter with Jesus. Thus, it is sometimes difficult to explain the reason for the doubt of the disciples concerning the appearances of Jesus. Nevertheless, let us know that when Jesus appeared, he came to solve a problem related either to their faith, their demotivation or their lack of perseverance, but it was also the inauguration of a new era in the life of the disciples and of the Church. . It was necessary to create a new orientation which consisted in living without Him physically; knowing that he would appear whenever we needed him. In short, each appearance of Jesus after his resurrection was a strong signal given to the Church to know that in the daily mission, he would appear at our side, even when our physical eyes did not see him. We are never without Jesus Christ until today; it makes an appearance in our faith, in our spirit… Excellent Wednesday. Amen Alain Louz.-
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