When the Apostles, likely from discouragement and lack of grounding in the new reality of the Resurrection, returned to their previous way of life and went fishing, they caught nothing. Yet the Risen Jesus appeared to them and brought them an abundant catch, and even had breakfast ready for them.
He would then grant them a mission to care for His flock.
Furthermore, His living Presence in them would continue to sustain them in the face of opposition. By the Holy Spirit, the presence of the Risen Christ in them, they would boldly proclaim the Good News, even when the authorities didn't want to hear it.
Yes, the reality of the Resurrection continues to live in us, as we feed on the Living Bread that came down from Heaven that keeps us connected with God so we may continue fulfilling His mission.
With great joy this weekend, I recall my first encounter with the Eucharist at my First Holy Communion Mass 26 years ago. Furthermore, we party like it's 1991, because May 3 is the birthday of Carlo Acutis, who developed a deep devotion to God and the Eucharist from a young age, and then boldly shared it with others. And this day 20 years ago, I attended another monthly Confirmation preparation meeting, continuing to draw toward the Holy Spirit, Who brings us, the faithful, alive in the Paschal Mystery that we, by its power, may impact the world.
This Easter Season continues to remind us that the Risen Christ is constantly present to us, and we rejoice as we go forth to carry this reality to the world, worshipping, like in the vision from Revelation, the Lamb Who was slain and is worthy of our devotion by our lives.
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