2nd Sunday of Easter

To ask God questions, to seek to understand the “Why?” behind our beliefs or events in our life, is not a lack of faith. Rather, it’s an indication of faith. We are a people of faith seeking understanding – it’s precisely our faith that drives us to want to understand where and how God fits into these events and beliefs. In the resurrection story from our Gospel today, I think Thomas generally gets a bad rap. Jesus doesn’t punish him for questioning, wondering, doubting – Jesus answers him! So we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions, to be discerning, to be skeptical; if we do these things honestly and sincerely, the Lord will answer and our faith will be deepened.

Happy Easter!

What the Father did in raising Jesus from the dead, He also wants to do in us: God wants to raise us up – literally, at the end of life, but also right now, figuratively, in our present life.  God wants to raise us up to a rich life filled with purpose, meaning, deep happiness and joy!  Jesus came that we might have Life (with a capital “L”).  What’s weighing you down?  What’s holding you back?  What things keep you from rising?  Jesus rose today so that He could walk with you, carry your load, and give you Life!  Invite Him now to be a part of your life again; give Him permission to enter; ask Him again to raise you up – that’s all He wants!