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Easter Saturday – Go !
“Go into the world and proclaim the good news to the whole of creation” Mark 16: 9-15
Our week of solemnity sends us forth to embrace the path of our everyday life, listening to God, the universe, and the world’s pulse, trusting in God’s healing and whole-making energy of renewal.
-Sister Loretta Manzara, csj
Music: Go out to the World, Ed Bolduc
The Breakfast Table of Plenty
Another appearance of the risen One in today’s gospel from John 21: 1-14.
“Cast the net to the right side of the boat and you will catch some fish.” John 21:6
It is in the ordinary events of life that Jesus reveals Presence. His followers have returned to their work of providing for their families. The night is long the nets are empty. Once again Jesus gathers them around a table of plenty. “Come and have breakfast.”
Our creator God is extravagant in gift giving. From the gift of evolving creation to the gift of the Word made flesh, Divine Love continues to be poured out.
Immersed in life and love may we find ways to gather others to the table of plenty.
-Sister Loretta Manzara, csj
Hymn: Table of Plenty by Dan Shutte, sung by John Michael Talbot
PEACE BE WITH YOU
Today’s Gospel opens with:
Emotions of doubt, fright, disbelief, wonder and joy, all vibrating at the same time. The story is recalled every year and is held in a vessel of faith. We sing it so that it engages us in the depth of our being personally and communally.
Sister Loretta Manzara, csj
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright (tune: PUER NOBIS)
ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
A poignant sentence in today’s Gospel reads: “While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him”. (Luke 24: 13-35)
How often in the rich tapestry of life we miss the mystery of encounter. Focusing on our present concerns, the world’s struggles we get stuck in the concrete, missing the space between, the energy that reveals the mystery. Once the company sat at table, shared a meal rich with meaning: “their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus”.
May our eyes awaken to Divine Love revealed in caring humanity.
May our hearts and minds be warmed by your presence here.
-Sister Loretta Manzara, csj
Hymn: Emmaus Song, Come Journey With us, Monica Brown
Woman weeping
Twice in today’s gospel passage the question is asked: “Woman, why are you weeping?” (John 20:11 – 18)
As in yesterday’s passage there is a heaviness that overtakes us when we have lost a friend, a confidant, a mentor. Tears flow easily, emotions are high.
On hearing her name, she immediately recognizes the voice of her “Rabbouni”.
Her response: to tell the community what she has seen and heard. To proclaim the Good News.
-Sister Loretta Manzara, csj
Hymn: CBW 393 Something Which is Known.
