Meeting of thr Risen Lord on the Way

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season:  Easter Sunday*

*Gospel : Matthew 28:1-10*

*First Reading : Acts 10:34a, 37-43*

*Meeting of thr Risen Lord on the Way*

*1) Jesus met them on their way*

The Women had come near the tomb to see the  body of Jesus

To their surprise they see the empty tomb and they could not find the body of Jesus

But at the same time they saw an angel and learnt that Jesus had risen from the dead

So they ran back to Jerusalem to convey the message

On their way back they met the Risen Lord, who greeted  them while returning from the Tomb

*2) Women were Running back to proclaim the Good News*

It is very important to know that  why the women were running back? 

To communicate some good news to the disciples

When they were running back to Jerusalem, Jesus met them and gave them a new experience of the Risen Lord 

*3) Risen Lord meets us when we run for good things*

The Running of the Women from the tomb to Jerusalem for a purpose - to communicate the good news 

Jesus rewards their good purpose by appearing them and greeting them 

So when some one runs for good work the Risen Lord gives his experience to others 

*4) My Race*

All of us running for different purposes 

When our purpose ia good and the Risen Lord meets us  on our journey

So in our day today life the Risen Lord meets us gives us His divine experience

*5) The Direction of my Race?*

The women were running from the Tomb towards the new life 

Where do I run in my life today. Towards the tomb or away from tomb  

Right direction is always awarded with the meeting of Jesus 

In Wrong direction I can't meet Jesus

So, where do I run? 

Which direction I am moving? 

Will I be able to meet Jesus on my way back to Jerusalem?? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*