Easter Thursday
Gospel: Luke 24:35–48In today’s Gospel, the Risen Jesus stands in the midst of the disciples, yet their first reaction is fear and confusion. Even in His presence, they are troubled and filled with questions. Jesus gently invites them beyond doubt: He shows His wounds, eats before them, and opens their minds to understand the Scriptures. His presence is not meant to provoke endless questioning, but to bring peace and certainty. “Peace be with you,” He says, not as an idea, but as a reality. The Risen Christ Himself is the answer to every fear, every doubt, and every searching of the human heart. During the Easter season, we are invited to shift from questioning to recognizing, from analyzing to receiving. When Jesus stands in our midst, the deepest response is not to question more, but to encounter Him as the living answer who brings peace, meaning, and direction to our lives. Let’s reflect: Easter is welcoming the Risen Christ who stands in our midst as the living answer and allowing His presence to bring us peace.
Don Giorgio