2nd Sunday of Easter – B
John 20:19-31
Be Messengers of God’s Peace and Forgiveness
The disciples locked themselves up physically “for fear of the Jews.” To these disciples who are fearful Jesus says, “Peace be with you.”
But the physical locking of themselves in a room out of fear highlights the locking of their hearts out of shame of their past failures. They know they have denied and abandoned their friend and teacher. To these disciples who feel ashamed Jesus says, “Peace be with you.”
Moreover, Jesus commissions these very disciples, who are fearful and ashamed, to be messengers of his peace and instruments of his forgiveness. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you…. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.“
The disciples have received the gift of peace from Jesus; they are now to share it and be messengers of God’s peace.
The disciples have been forgiven; they are now to forgive and be instruments of God’s forgiveness.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
This blog intends to provide readers an opportunity to be nourished by the Word of God. It invites readers to read, reflect and pray the Gospel passage that they will hear during the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy. With the commentaries provided, readers have the possibility of studying and meditating on the Word. Finally, readers are invited to share their reflections, thus creating an on-line lectio divina/faith sharing group, and so sustaining each other in the faith and the love for God's Word.
About Me
- Fr. Dominic Danh Tran, SDB
- I am a Salesian of Don Bosco
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