PARISHES of St. MARY'S

Easter Sunday 20th April 2025

Gospel Reflection

John 20:1-9

It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb.
She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and to the other disciple, the one Jesus loved.
“They have taken the Lord from the tomb” she said, “and we don’t know where they put him.”
So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.
John 20:1–3

Happy Easter! Our Lord has risen,
He has overcome death and He has opened the gates of Heaven to all who believe and receive the gift of salvation.
Alleluia! What a glorious day we celebrate!

Today’s Pointers on God’s Word:

On Sunday morning, the friends of Jesus went to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away. When John (the beloved disciple) saw the empty tomb, he recalled Jesus’ prophecy that he would rise again after three days and John believed.

Jesus’ resurrection is central to the Christian faith. With the help of the Holy Spirit, the Lord gives us the gift of faith to know Him and the salvific power of His resurrection.

The greatest joy we can have is to encounter the living Christ and to know Him personally as our Saviour and Lord. Do you wish to have a personal relationship with Christ? This is Jesus’ deepest desire for you too.
(The Jesuit Prayer Ministry)

My resurrected Lord, Your sacred body and soul are forever united as one in a new and glorified state.
You now invite all of us to share in Your suffering and death in this life so that we can share in Your Resurrection.
Please fill my mind with understanding of this gift in order to fill me with hope so that I will work tirelessly for that day on which I hope to share in Your Resurrection.
Jesus, I trust in You.
(My Catholic Life)

~ Introduction ~
Réamhrá

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