..."how they had come to recognize Him in the breaking of bread."
REFLECTION
There are days, my joy overcomes my fears and I feel the compassion, mercy and love of Jesus. The sweetness of Heaven can be an all day event. I have been blessed many times over.
However, there are days when doubt, fear and paralysis take over and I am not sure which way to go. I am filled with ignorance, like a neophyte at first day of school. Unsure to turn right or left. Unsure of my surroundings.
Imagine, the dear Lord's resurrected glorified body is seeking us out. Recognizable. He knows each one by name. How many times have I deserted Him? Would I have done the same at His crucifixion?
My past drags me down and it won't let me forget what I said, did or did not do. Daily in the Penitential Act at Mass I am reminded of how low I can go. And daily God lets me know how much He loves me. There is so much joy at Communion when the altar of my soul is filled by Jesus. Every nook and cranny is filled where fear once was. Yet may the fear of offending God be always present in my daily life offerings.
This Octave Easter we continue the celebration of Easter but on different days and different Gospel readings. The story of the Resurrection of Jesus is told through many events. I am reminded of the many graces received on Easter and of the great joy and peace as I prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday.
O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
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