The Search for Risen Christ

Gospel Thoughts

*Feast of Easter*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 20:1-9*

*FIRST READING - Acts 10:34a, 37-43*

*SECOND READING Col 3:1-4 or I Cor 5:6b-8*

*The Search for Risen Christ*

*1) The Search for Jesus*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the theme of the search for Risen Christ 

All the people in the scene, give us the same message that, they were in search of Jesus

This search shows us, how much they valued Jesus and how much they were feeling empty because of the absence of Jesus 

*2) The Search by Mary of Magdala*

She was desperately looking for Jesus. Therefore early in the morning she came in search of Jesus 

Still it was dark, yet she could visit the grave yard of Jesus, because by all means she wanted Jesus 

Once she reaches near the tomb, she sees that the stone which was kept at the entrance was removed. 

She was shocked to see this scene and she thought that some one has taken away the body of Jesus 

So she ran back to communicate the message to the disciples

In her search finally she finds the Risen Lord, with the Help of Peter and John 

*3) The Search by Peter*

When he heard from Mary, that the body of Jesus had been taken away by someone, He ran immediately without wasting time to verify the things 

Even though he could not run fast, he tried his best to reach as early as possible. 

When he reached the tomb, as Mary said  it was open. So he straight away went inside the tomb and saw some important things 

With the Help of the scene inside the Tomb, Peter realised that Jesus had been Risen and he is no more in the Tomb. 

The search finally gave the best result,  the fact that is Jesus is Risen 

*4) The Search by Beloved disciple - John*

When he heard from Mary, that the body is not found in the tomb, He ran fast. 

His speed was so much he reach first  and Peter reached second 

When he reached near the tomb, he peeped inside the tomb, and found that the tomb is empty. 

Even then he didn't enter the Tomb. He waited for the other disciples. 

When Peter entered the He also entered and found, that Jesus is Risen as He said, when He was living 

Finally all of them ended up, in having the experience of the Risen Lord. 

*5) Where is my search?*

What about my search for Risen Christ? 

Is there a vigour that of Mary of Magdala, the quickness of Peter and John, and the urgency of the disciples? 

Am I running towards the right direction to find the Risen Lord, or my direction itself is wrong? 

Will I be able to find the Risen Lord, during this Easter Season?? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*