EMPOWERED WITH TRUST
As Peter addresses the people after he had cured the lame man, he accuses the Jewish people who are responsible for the death of Jesus. The intensity of their resolve to kill is seen from their actions. Pilate before whom they have accused Jesus actually has the intention to release Jesus having become aware of his innocence. What is baffling in their behaviour is that they ask for a murderer to be released in the place of Jesus who is innocent. Peter says that all these have happened but still suggests a way out for them. By repenting of their actions they can actually win God’s favour. The lesson for us is that God is willing to forgive all that we do to offend Him provided we repent. Repentance is something we should always give a thought to. In the gospel of today we have an appearance of Jesus to his disciples. When he appears the first thing he does is removing fear and anxiety from his disciples and making them comfortable, and speaking about the necessity for Christ to suffer and rise. He then sends them into the world to preach repentance and forgiveness of sins.
Liturgical materials for the Third Sunday of Easter.
Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/NnOUFgZcAvM
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