Sunday Soundbites

The relationship Jesus offers us is one characterized by the dignity and worth he sees in each of us. He knows each of us by name.

Jesus reassures the disciples that he is the one they knew before the crucifixion. He’s not a ghost; he is truly alive. And he shares a meal with his friends to prove it.

It’s natural for Thomas to want concrete evidence of the Resurrection. When our individual faith wavers, we can gain strength from the Holy Spirit at work in the midst of a community of faith.

Our faith rests on the reality of Jesus’ Resurrection. We base everything on the truth of the story. But we must call upon the Holy Spirit who is present to the Church to assist us with that faith.

Let us resolve to enter the story of the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection with him today. How will we meet the test?

Jesus invites his followers to imitate his act of self-giving in the beautiful image of the grain of wheat which dies to allow new life to grow.