GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Easter Season : First Week : Tuesday*
*Gospel :Jn 20:11-18*
*First Reading : Acts 2:36-41*
*The Presence of the Angel at the Tomb*
*1) The Presence of the Angel*
There is always something Special at the presence of the Angel
Either to communicate a powerful divine message or to witness a miracle
The presence of the Angle at the annunciation, or angel appeared to Joseph to communicate a message
So here also angels were there to communicate a powerful message
*2) Angels at the head and Feet of Jesus' body*
The Gospel of the day clearly tells us that there were two angles at the tomb
One is at the head and other at the feet
In fact angels were guarding the Body of Jesus
God had appointed the angles to take care of the body of Jesus
*3) Angels Communicate the resurrection Message*
We see near the Tomb, angels conveyed the message of resurrection to the Women
It was the angels who communicated the message to the women
In other words it was angels who proclaimed the message of the resurrection
*4) Angels are Holy Creatures*
As we know that Angels are Holy Creatures of God
So Holiness of Angels and the proclamation of Jesus' resurrection has close connection
Unless one has some kind of Holiness one can't proclaim the resurrection of Jesus in an effective way
So holiness is needed to proclaim the Good news
*5) We need to play the Role of the Angels*
First of all like angels we need to proclaim the resurrection news to every one
Secondly angels, encouraged the women to believe in the Good News of Resurrection. We need to encourage every one to believe in Resurrection of Jesus
Women were frightened. But the presence of the angels made the women comfortable and they were at ease because of the angels
So also our presence must make others comfortable
*Think about it*
*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*
*Fr Maxim DSouza*
*Jeppu Seminary*
*Mangalore*
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