Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Reflection on the Gospel of PENTECOST SUNDAY   John 20: 19-23 It’s Pentecost Sunday, a day when the Holy Spirit is endowed on the faithful. In today’s gospel Jesus suddenly appears in front of the frightened apostles. His presence is reassuring and his words of peace calm them. But being apostles isn’t about being at […]

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Reflection on the Gospel of Pentecost Sunday John 20:19-23 In today’s gospel we observe that the disciples of Jesus find themselves in a hopeless, confused, anxious situation. Their dreams of being part of the Messianic Kingdom seems to be over. They are afraid of the jews who are trying to kill them. The disciples have […]