April 9, 2023, EASTER SUNDAY THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD-A

Acts of the Apostles 10:34, 37-43

Psalm 118

Colossians 3:1-4

Matthew 28:1-10

If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above…Col 3:1

“Do not be afraid.  I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.”  Matthew 28:5

Lord, I seek many things. I’m looking for happiness, security, peace, and love. I search for understanding and the purpose of my life. I seek relief from pain and suffering. I’m on the lookout for what I don’t have. The women were seeking a dead man but found an empty tomb. The grave could not hold you.  Help me today, Lord, to not reach for what is dead but for what gives life.  Let me not be afraid to let sin die within my heart. Lord, fill me with the abundant life you came to give. May I let die anything that prevents me from union with you.  Roll open wide the stone in my heart that is blocking your grace so that I may seek what is above. Thank you, Lord, for showing yourself to me in the Bible, in the Mass and in my brothers and sisters. May I find you in the joys and the sorrows of this day. Show yourself, dear Jesus, for I long to see your face.  Amen.