Readings: Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8:2,5-9; Luke 24:35-48 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here)
As the two disciples from yesterday’s gospel share their Emmaus story with the other disciples, Jesus stands among them. They have been witnessing to his risen life with a personal testimony, speaking from their own experience, sharing their joy, telling their own story and, there, Jesus stands among them.
All that had happened had caused so much confusion, stirred up so many emotions, created so many tensions that it took some time to assimilate everything. Words such as ‘alarm’ and ‘fright’ enter the narrative. Jesus senses their agitation, discerns their doubts, and invites them closer to see and to touch him. He shows them his wounded hands and feet, the marks of love.. Jesus will for ever be associated with the sacrifice of the cross. He carries his wounds for ever.
Each of us has our own story of faith to tell. We may not think that our story is significant when compared to others, or we may find it difficult to put it into words or be confident to tell it. But we can be assured that when we share the good news of Jesus risen from the dead and reveal how his grace has moved our lives, he will be standing there with us. For our story of faith is not to draw attention to us but to reveal Jesus to others. He wants others to see the wounds that have come from his love. He desires others to draw near to him, to experience the peace he brings to the world.
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MINISTRY AREA MASS
Mass today (Tuesday 13 April) is celebrated at Ss Dyfrig and Samson, Grangetown at 9.30am | St Mary’s Church Butetown at 10am | St Saviour’s Church, Splott at 5.45pm
South Cardiff Ministry Area 