Homily (Reflection) for Easter Wednesday
(Wednesday of the Octave of Easter) (15th April, 2020) on the Gospel
Acts 3:1-10;
Ps 104:1-4.6-9. (R. v. 3);
Lk 24:13-35.
Topic: Holy Eucharist (Mass)
celebrated.
Today’s gospel is a follow-up to the gospel of the Easter
vigil of year C (Lk 24:1-12) in
which Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women went to
the tomb to anoint Jesus but met an empty tomb. Their story seemed to both the
apostles and their companions an idle tale.
That same day in today’s gospel, two of the disciples were
going to Emmaus talking about all that had happened. Jesus joined them and
queried, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” Although
amazed that someone in Jerusalem could ask such question, they told Jesus all
that bothered them. He explained to them everything about Himself based on the
scripture. On reaching where they were going, they urged Jesus to stay with
them. And they only recognised Jesus when He took bread, blessed and broke it,
and gave it to them.
Holy Eucharist (Mass) is made up of two main parts
(liturgies), liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, and general intercessions),
and the liturgy of the Eucharist (presentation of the bread and wine, the
consecratory thanksgiving, and communion)[1].
And in today’s gospel, Jesus our eternal high priest did it Himself. Hence our
topic, Holy Eucharist (Mass) celebrated
by Jesus Himself. Jesus is both the victim and the priest in every Mass[2].
It is very important to remind ourselves just three things
based on today’s readings. First, it is vital to invite Jesus into our lives
and into every situation we find ourselves in. Again, the risen Lord is always
present at the Mass as promised, cf. Matt
18:20. And again, each of the two main parts of the Mass is as important as
the other. Therefore, both the priests and the congregation must not make light
of any.
Bible Reading: 1Cor 11:23-31.
Thought for today: There is power in the Holy Mass.
Let us pray: Eucharistic Jesus, help us to
understand and to benefit from every Holy Mass – Amen.
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