Risen Jesus met on the way, while they were going to proclaim the Good news

Gospel Thoughts

*Holy Saturday*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 28:1-10*

*FIRST READING - Gn 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a*

*Last Reading - EPISTLE Rom 6:3-11*

*Risen Jesus met on the way, while they were going to proclaim the Good news*

*1) Women in search of Jesus*

Early Sunday morning those women who loved Jesus, came in search of Jesus 

They were not frightened about anything, because they were in love with Jesus and they wanted to see Jesus by all means 

So they came in search of Jesus, near the tomb, where he was laid to rest three days before 

*2) A special scene at the Tomb*

When they reached to the tomb, they saw some unusual things. 

The tomb was already opened, and the rock had been rolled back from the entrance of the tomb. 

When they peeped inside the tomb, they didn't find the body of Jesus

But they saw two angels who gave them the good news of the Risen Christ

*3) Angels request to Proclaim the Good News*

As soon as the Angel, conveyed the message of the resurrection of Jesus, the angel also told the women to proclaim this message of good news to every one 

So the women were filled with joy, because Jesus was brought back to life, and they wanted to see Him 

For this reason, they were ready to do anything. That's why immediately they began the work of proclaiming the good news as requested by the angels 

*4) Risen Christ meets on the Way*

As the women set out their journey to proclaim the good news first to the disciples of Jesus, the Risen Lord meets them in the way 

The women were thrilled to see the Risen Lord and they adored him, embraced His feet and did homage 

When the women showed their willingness to, proclaim the Good NEWS, the Risen Christ gave them a divine experience

*5) Am I inserch of Jesus?*

As we participate in Holy Saturday's liturgy, am I really in search of the Risen Lord, or this Holy Saturday celebration a mechanical one? 

The women were really and passionately inserch of Jesus and they found the Risen Lord, while they were in search of Him. 

The same command of the angle also applicable to us *Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples*

Am I ready to go quickly to proclaim the good news. The Risen Lord is waiting for me and you on the way, to give His divine experience. 

Am I ready to go and proclaim??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*