THE STORY CONTINUES

This account of Mark’s Gospel is seen as an addition to the Gospels. It summarizes the narratives of Jesus’ resurrection found in all other Gospels. The evangelist informs us of Mary, the first eyewitness of the Risen Jesus. It tells of the unbelief and lack of faith on part of the disciples. Mark briefly informs us of the two men on the way to the village of Emmaus. Finally, we are told of the brief account of the Great Commission. We are the ones to continue the story of Jesus. We have heard the response of the disciples. What is our response? What is our experience of the Risen Lord? The Octave of Easter, celebrated in the Church these days, gives us an opportunity to meet the Risen Lord. We, too, can relate with the various characters of the resurrection narratives. The Gospel is now written through our life’s experiences. We are the ones to tell the story. Mark and the other evangelists have given us their own story — now we must do the same. Jesus has risen and has given us the command to go and spread this news. He entrusts us the mission to tell all creatures. To go to the whole world is our call — to evangelize, to make disciples of all nations. Jesus asks this from us. We are now like Mary announcing the news, like the disciples recognizing Jesus in the breaking of the bread, or even like the Eleven still unbelieving and hardened of heart. Let us imitate the evangelists in their faith as we write the story of Jesus that continues in our own lives. Fr. Brian Steele, MGL   Reflection Question: Have you met Jesus? Write down your experience of the Risen Christ.   Risen Lord, help me to be an evangelist by the way I live and tell the story of my life’s experiences. Amen.   St. Gerard Miles, pray for us.