Eastertide 2023
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples and friends in order to help them understand why the resurrection was such good news. Each of these appearances are different, graciously and intimately personal. And yet, at the same time, they share a common thread as Jesus invites each person to experience new–resurrection–life in him.
Jesus invites Mary to see anew and tell her story
Jesus invites Thomas to wrestle with doubt and trust him
Jesus invites Peter to repair relationship and experience restoration
Jesus invites the disciples to participate with him and tell the world the good news
Invitation
Just as Jesus appeared to the disciples and invited them into the good news of resurrection, he is inviting us to experience and practice resurrection. What is Jesus inviting you into? How can you practice resurrection this Eastertide season?
What are practical ways we can practice resurrection?
Share your story like Mary?
Bring your doubts like Thomas?
Repair relationships like Peter?
Go & tell like the disciples?
Prayer
Father, help us to live this day to the full, being true to You, in every way.
Jesus, help us to give ourselves away to others, being kind to everyone we meet.
Spirit, help us to love the lost, proclaiming Christ in all we do and say.
Amen.
