The Resurrection of Jesus
We adore You O Christ and we praise You (Genuflex)
R: Because by your holy Cross You have redeemed the world
A reading from the holy Gospel accordi ng to Matthew: (28 :I -7).
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was drawing, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men . But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you arelooking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said’.”Come, see where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, he has been raised from the dead.”
Reflection
Jesus, who is the source of life, the beginning of brightness, the author of life, said of himself, “I am the day: he who walks by daylight does not stumble.” That is to say, if a man follows Christ in all things, he will follow in Christ’s steps to the very throne of eternal light. While Christ was still in this bodily life, He prayed to the Father for us in these words: Father, I desire that those who have believed in me may be with me where I am, that even as you are in me, and I in you, so they too may remain in us.” These encouraging words should strengthen our faith and belief that, one day, we too, will rise again to have our eternal reward if we follow the way our redeemer, Jesus Christ has opened for us.
Silence…..Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be
Let us pray
Jesus Christ, Author of life, Light that drives out darkness and draws men to holiness, God raised you from the dead. You will raise me to life by Your own power, grant that I may die with You and come to life with You, so that I shall see Your face and share in Your splendour in Heaven for ever and ever. AMEN