UNLOCKING OUR DOORS
We have two appearances of Jesus to his disciples given in one long passage from the Gospel of John. Jesus does several things: Jesus stands in the midst of the disciples who are utterly frightened and wishes them peace. He then shows them his hands and side where they can see the marks left by the nails and the spear. He wishes them peace a second time and breathes on them the Holy Spirit and sets them on their mission. The second appearance takes place eight days later because on his first appearance Thomas was not with them and he expressed his doubts about the Lord’s resurrection. The second appearance is to remove the doubts of Thomas. Thomas is overwhelmed by this act of Jesus and he expresses his faith in him. He no more doubts but believes which is a quality required of all of us. The First Reading describes the strong faith and the strong communion among the early Christians. In the Second Reading we have Saint John telling us that God’s commandments are not burdensome for those who love Him.
Liturgical materials for the Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday.
Easter Song of St. Thomas - https://youtu.be/lPU2IaQvSxs
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