Homily (Reflection) for Easter Tuesday
(Octave of Easter: Tuesday) (18th April, 2017) on the Gospel
Acts 2:36-41;
Ps 32:4-5.18-20.22 (R. v. 5);Jn 20:11-18.
Topic: Continue searching.
Today’s gospel follows that of Easter Sunday (Jn 20:1-9). Verse 10 tells us that
Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb without
seeing the Lord. But Mary stayed back weeping outside the tomb. It was during
this period that she saw two angels inside the tomb and later Jesus Himself whom
at first she thought to be a gardener. When she recognized Him, Jesus said to
Mary, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But
go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your
Father, to my God and your God.”
The story would have been different if Mary had left with
others. It was not easy remaining at the tomb all alone. In like manner, it is
not easy for one to follow a course irrespective of other’s views. However, it
pays. Hence Jesus warns, “...he who endures to the end will be saved” (Mk 13:13; cf. Matt 10:22; 24:13).
Let us follow Mary’s example and search for what we want
calling on the name of the Lord because “everyone who calls upon the name of
the Lord will be saved” (Rom 10:13).
So, do not stop searching until you find what you are looking for.
Bible Reading: Rom 10:5-17.
Thought for today: Let us continue for God’s salvation will soon come,
cf. Is 56:1.
Let us pray: Risen Lord, grant us all our good
heart desires through the power of your resurrection – Amen.
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