Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. – John 20:1-9
Find some time in your week, perhaps at a mealtime, to have meaningful conversations with loved ones centered around the Sunday Mass readings. You may start with reading from the Bible (here we focus only on the Gospel readings) or simply read the excerpt provided. Use the questions here to get a conversation started. Then, offer prayers of petition for special people and situations. End with a brief prayer, either from the heart or something formal such as the prayer below:
Easter Season Prayer
Risen Jesus, stand in our midst and give us your peace. Like Thomas, let us touch the wounds in your hands so that our faith in you may grow. As with Mary Magdalen, lift our tear-stained faces to see the hope you offer. And as with the timid Apostles, breath your Spirit into us, emboldening our hearts to love more fully. We thank you and praise you for the new life you have won for us. We pray with joyful hearts, Amen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Reflection
Scientists studying the Shroud of Turin (the cloth traditionally believed to be Jesus’ burial cloth) have concluded that the image on the cloth was created by a flash of light radiation – more powerful than any UV radiation source known today. This gives some insight into the power of the Resurrection. What are the implications of such power for our faith? For our daily life?
When the disciple John sees the signs of Jesus’ Resurrection, his response is belief. What is our response to Jesus, who gives us his everything.. his miracles, his friendship, his forgiveness, and finally. his life.. all so that we might live joyfully here on Earth and eternally in Heaven?
Family Conversation Starters
