Today
we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. It is
the second Sunday after Easter and it is a special day for us to reflect on and
rejoice in the merciful love God has for us.
We have received the gift of faith and have the daily opportunity to
allow our beliefs to grow. The Easter
proclamation: “This is the day that the
Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” still echoes in our hearts and
minds. Today we focus on God’s tender
loving mercy for each one of us.
In
today’s Gospel, we hear the familiar story of the apostles gathered in the
upper room and this time Thomas is with them.
The apostles recount Jesus’ appearance to them and Thomas does not believe
what they are telling him. He responds
with saying, he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his
hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I
will not believe." Jesus appears
and invites Thomas to do as he said.
Thomas must have been shaken to the core with this appearance of Jesus,
yet he appeals to Jesus’ mercy. His
faith is what helps him in his momentary unbelief. Jesus’ mercy is right there for Thomas just
as it is for each one of us.
On
this Divine Mercy Sunday, take some time to relish in God’s merciful love and
his promise to be with us until the end of time. Let the joyful “Alleluias” resound this day
and everyday as Jesus has risen!
Alleluia, Amen!
Pat Schifini, OSU
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