She went and told
his companions who
were mourning and weeping.
When they heard that
he was alive and had
been seen by her,
they did not believe.
(Mark 16:10-11)
The dawn of grace has come, and we are called to a deeper faith. Instead of having doubts, let us believe.
Faith requires trust, even when things seem unbelievable. Jesus does not abandon us in our struggles but instead calls us to deeper faith. True encounter with Jesus leads to transformation in our lives.
Sharing the Good News is a responsibility for all believers. Our personal testimonies can inspire and strengthen others in their faith.
Early morn, the stone rolled wide,
Mary wept, yet hope denied.
In her sorrow, light broke through—
Jesus stood, alive and true.
She ran to tell, with trembling heart,
But doubt and fear kept faith apart.
Still, He came in mercy deep,
To wake the souls that grief did keep.
He rebuked their hardened sight,
Yet bathed them in His saving light.
“Go,” He said, “to every land,
Speak My truth, let love expand.”
Now we rise, as they once did,
With faith proclaimed and doubts forbid.
His story lives in hearts made free,
Christ alive—eternally.
Lord Jesus,
You rose in glory and appeared first to Mary Magdalene, showing that your love reaches all who seek you. Yet doubt clouded the hearts of your disciples, and you called them to a deeper faith.
Help me, Lord, to believe in your presence even when I cannot see. Strengthen my trust in you, that I may never waver in faith. Remove the hardness of my heart, so that I may embrace your truth with open arms.
You commanded your followers to proclaim the Gospel to all creation. Give me the courage to share your love boldly, to be a witness of your mercy and grace. Let my life reflect your truth, that others may see and believe.
Lord, transform me through your risen power. Make me a vessel of your light, so that in my words and actions, your glory may shine. May I go forth, as you have sent your disciples, spreading hope, faith, and the joy of your resurrection.
Amen.
Pericope:
The Longer Ending
THE APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE/TO TWO DISCIPLES/COMMISSIONING OF ELEVEN
Mark 16:9-11/12-13/14-18
Gospel Acclamation
This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
Gospel | Mark 16:9-15
9 When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. 10 She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. 12 After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country. 13 They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either. 14 But later, as the Eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised. 15 He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”
Reflection Source:
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