HOMILY OF THE EASTER THURSDAY — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: THE CROSS: THE DOOR TO HEAVEN AND KEY TO PARADISE
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Acts 3:11-26, Ps. 8:2,5-9, Luke 24:35-48
Aren’t we like the apostles? We wont believe unless we can see with our own eyes. The gospels attest to the reality of the resurrection. Jesus goes to great lengths to assure his disciples that he is no mere ghost or illusion. He shows them the marks of his crucifixion and he explains how the scriptures foretold his death and rising. However, the centrality of the gospel is the cross; but fortunately it does not stop there. Through the cross Jesus defeated our enemies — death and Satan and won pardon for our sins. His cross is the door to heaven and the key to paradise.
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The way to glory is through the cross. When the disciples saw the risen Lord they disbelieved for joy! How can death lead to life, the cross to victory? Jesus shows us the way and gives us the power to overcome sin, despair, and death. Just as the first disciples were commissioned to bring the good news of salvation to all the nations, so, we, too, are called to be witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to all who live on the face of the earth. Do we witness to the joy of the gospel to those around us?
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the scriptures that we may fully comprehend the truth of your word. Anoint us with power and boldness to be your witnesses to all the nations. Amen.
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