Easter Vigil – A

Key Verse : Matthew 28 : 1 – 10

Meditation : “ Do not be afraid ! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here. For he has been raised just as he said”.

Alleluia ! Christ is risen ! Alleluia !

           Our long Lenten journey has led us, at last, to the joy of the resurrection. In Matthew’s account, we find two women, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, going to the tomb of Jesus. Matthew notes that the first day of the week was dawning. The new creation has begun. The language of this Gospel passage also points out that Jesus’s resurrection is an earth – shattering event. The mention of the earth quake, the glorious angel, and the appearance of Jesus, risen and glorified, all serve to underline that the new creation has dawned.

                   Both the angel and Jesus tell the two Marys to go and bring the good news to the disciples. Mary Magdalene has been called “ The apostle to the apostles,” because she saw the risen Jesus before they did and ran to tell them about it. The women were so overjoyed that they could not help but burst out and tell the good news.

                   That same task awaits us today. Many people have still not heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. Faith is a gift that grows when it is shared. You never know what will happen when you speak to others about Jesus.

 Prayer :

          Jesus, thank you for ding on the cross for us and bringing us new life through your resurrection. Show us the power of the resurrection in our lives today. When we meet troubles along the way, help us to see beyond them and trust that you are with us. Show us your power and help is to live always in the joy of Easter. Give us the courage to speak to others about the good news. May our lives beat witness to you and light the way for others. Amen

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