11/04/2023

The risen Lord is never instantly recognised by those to whom he shows himself . The story that the stone to close off the tomb was intended to prevent was instantly used to deny the proclamation of the Resurrection. Jews and Moslems to this day repeat that the Resurrection was a deception planned by Jesus and executed by his followers. 

Jesus was mocked at his trial and is still mocked today by those who choose to believe that the disciples, that scattered bunch of vagabonds, who were not only unable to defend their Rabbi but also made no protest at his trial or place of execution, was capable of the organisation required to pull off such a coup.

The Resurrection is as much an Historical fact as is the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. To deny it is to deny the evidence of all historical records; evidence that hits straight in the eye as did the arrow at Hastings.

All humans are created to know, love and obey. We are also unprogrammed intelligences. We have free minds that can become so impressed by our own capabilities that we deny that there is anything greater than we are but, we all die which is a human habit from which, no matter how much we impress ourselves, none of us can break free. Jesus' Resurrection is not resuscitation, it is not a rebirth on the Wheel of Life, it is the first fruits of the Last Days which will be the renewal when only "my word will stand". Maranatha!

Dear Lord let me this day be ready to lose the happiness that it is for me to be alive. I am an undeserving sinner who is truly humbled by your gifts and does not know how to express gratitude. I am your creature. Do with me what thou will. May Mary our Mother continue to protect all her family for although I am undeservedly blessed, there are millions still who need help to open their hearts and minds to our Father, Son and Holy Spirit.