Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
went away quickly from the tomb,
fearful yet overjoyed, and ran
to announce this to his disciples.
(Matthew 28:8)
In our spiritual journey, it’s normal to experience a mix of emotions. Even in the midst of fear and uncertainty, we can still experience the joy of knowing Christ. The transformative power of an encounter with Jesus changes our perspective and priorities, leading us to a life of worship. We can rely on Jesus’ promises. Let us stand firm in our faith, even in the face of opposition. No worldly tactics can thwart God’s plan.
In the presence of Jesus, our lives take flight,
Transformed by His power, we walk in His light.
Our perspectives change, our priorities shift,
In worship, we find our spirits lift.
On this journey of faith, emotions intertwine,
Joy and fear, in our hearts, they shine.
Even amidst uncertainty, in the shadows cast,
The joy of knowing Christ remains steadfast.
His promises are anchors, on which we rely,
No worldly tactics His plans can defy.
In the face of opposition, we stand firm, we stand tall,
For in Jesus, we have overcome it all.
Dear Lord Jesus,
We come before You, acknowledging the transformative power of encountering You. We thank You for changing our perspectives and priorities, leading us to a life of worship. We recognize that in our spiritual journey, it's normal to experience a mix of emotions. Even in the midst of fear and uncertainty, we can still experience the joy of knowing You.
We thank You for Your promises, which are reliable and true. We know that no worldly tactics can ever thwart Your divine plan. We pray for the strength to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of opposition.
Help us to always remember that You are with us, guiding us, and protecting us. May we continue to trust in You and seek Your guidance in all that we do.
In Your precious name, we pray.
Amen.
Pericope:
VII : The Passion and Resurrection
THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS / THE REPORT OF THE GUARD
Matthew 28:1-10 / 11-15
Gospel Acclamation
This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
Gospel | Matthew 28:8-15
8 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” 11 While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. 12 The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 13 telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.
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