Saint Pius V, Pope
Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide
First reading Acts 5:17-26
“We found the gaol securely locked and the warders on duty at the gates, but when we unlocked the door, we found no one inside”. The mysterious release of the apostles from the securely locked prison in Acts 5 is not merely an extraordinary event; it is a powerful symbol of the inner liberation that the Resurrection of Christ offers to every believer. Easter is not only about the stone rolled away from the tomb, but also about the chains that fall away from the heart, the fear, guilt, and despair that once confined us. The guards, doors, and walls remain, but the prisoners are gone, for the Risen Lord cannot be contained by human limits or closed systems. This is the transformative freedom that Christ bestows: not merely an escape from external oppression, but a deep, personal release into the light of truth, courage, and joyful witness. In the quiet prisons of our minds and hearts, He enters unseen and leads us out to proclaim the Gospel without fear. Let’s reflect: Easter is the liberating power of the Risen Christ who breaks through every confinement, external or internal, and sets us free to live in truth, courage, and joyful witness.
Don Giorgio