SATURDAY, THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
Acts 9: 31-42 Ps 116: 12-17 Jn 6: 60-69
THE EASTER FAITH
In the first reading, we see the early Church flourishing “in the comfort of the Holy Spirit” after a period of persecution. The peace of the Risen Christ reigns as the Church grows in faith and numbers. Peter becomes an instrument of God’s healing power, raising Tabitha from the dead – a miracle that proclaims Jesus’ own resurrection and demonstrates that His victory over death is now at work through His disciples. Easter is not merely a historical event but an ongoing reality. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in the Church, bringing hope, healing, and new life to those who believe.
The gospel presents a stark contrast to the vibrant faith example of the disciples in the first reading. After the Lord’s challenging teaching on the Bread of Life, many of His disciples here turn away, finding His words too difficult to accept. However, Peter and his companions do not succumb to this temptation; rather, in the face of confusion and doubt, they cling to Christ as the only source of true life. This moment foreshadows the post resurrection faith of the apostles, who, after initially struggling to understand their Master’s mission, ultimately risk their lives for the truth of His resurrection.
Faith in the Risen Christ transforms doubt into conviction, death into life, and fear into bold witness. The growth of the early Church narrated in the Acts of the Apostles shows what happens when a community lives in the truth of the resurrection – miracles happen, lives are changed, and the Gospel spreads. At the same time, the gospel reminds us that believing in the Risen Lord is not always easy; it requires trust in His words even when they are difficult to accept. Filled with Easter joy, let us bear witness to the Risen Lord in both word and deed, trusting that His victory over death is still at work in us and through us today.
Response: How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me?
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