The truth is that the Resurrection was witnessed by no man. The missing body from the empty tomb could have had no meaning for the scattered disciples. Those first moments without neither hope nor comprehension were torment for those whose guilt at their desertion of their Master could not be forgotten. What did Peter feel in his self knowledge? The grief of Mary and the women was overwhelming. Then the Lord showed Truth to His witnesses.

Dear Lord your resurrection into new-life can only be witnessed by my life in a Church that is true to you . Enter into the hearts of the descendants of your apostles that they may sincerely minister to us your flock on earth.

The human weakness of Peter during the events of Thursday and Friday would seem to be unforgiveable and yet the The Resurrection chose him to be one of the witnesses of the Son of God in bodily form. By the time he preached to Cornelius he too was a new man reinforced by the grace poured out freely without regard to merit.

Dear Lord let me know truthfully that it is you that chooses me not I you.. With your grace let me respond to do what you require of me.