Friday in the Octave of Easter

Acts 4:1-12Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27aJn 21:1-14
One week ago we're suffering together with our Lord Jesus , we were waiting and expecting for the great moment of Light of Resurrection . For me all days in the Octave of Easter are joyful , through the great gift of eternal life and victory over sins and evil . We are so blessed and loved like children of God , in His glorious Trinity .
In this Octave we celebrate Jesus conquering sin and death, and in the Gospel he is appearing to the Apostles for the third time since his Resurrection from the dead. So, I’m reminded today of the One we are following, the One who conquered sin and death, and we are reminded that that early Church, which was established by Jesus was put here to help us follow our Faith.
Like the apostles who were a little fuzzy the day Jesus showed up while they were fishing, we too get a little fuzzy from time to time. Our Church is here to help clarify, shine light into the darkness, when the issues become bigger than us. In our Psalm reading, we hear “the stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.” Jesus was rejected too, and we know we can expect a similar treatment, but not alone. So, I am consoled to stand firm with the Church on all the Pro-Life issues; because we know we are standing with Truth
During this beginning of the Easter season it is important that we remember to recognize our lowliness and let the Holy Spirit work through us to give glory to God. Let us ask the intercession of our mother, Mary, who perfectly recognized herself as the handmaid of the Lord. It is only by giving God the glory and recognizing his ultimate authority, that the Holy Spirit will fill us with courage, zeal, and love as we continue to proclaim as Saint Peter did that: “there [is no] other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved” except that of “Jesus Christ the Nazorean.” May the Holy Spirit work within to bring us to a greater zeal for and love of Christ.
God bless and be with all of you !