--- title: Daily Readings Reflection for 4/12/09 description: Daily Readings Reflection for 4/12/09 --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2009/04/12/daily-readings-reflection-for-41209#) # Daily Readings Reflection for 4/12/09 Apr 12, 2009 8:30:52 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) Reflection on the Daily Readings for 4/12/09 by Fr. Bertrand Buby, SM [Today’s Readings](http://www.usccb.org/nab/) Scripture: Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34,37-43. Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23. Col.3:1-4 or I Cor. 5:6-8. Sequence. John 20:1-9. Lectionary #43. "With the Resurrection, every moment of Jesus' ministry takes on signficant meaning.  Even today we are still looking to the gospels for direction and inspiration; their words are never exhausted! (Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P.). This is a faith perception that comes from pondering over the gospels with one's heart,mind, and spirit. It leads us right into Peter's speech in the Acts of the Apostles where we learn about resurrection faith of the heart.  In the final line we are consoled by our faith in Jesus' rising from the dead: "To him the prophets testify saying,that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins." (Acts 10:43). We have progressed through our faith during the season of Lent now we rejoice in the effects of Jesus' love for us through fifty days of glorious joy. Our Gospel is from John and it is the narrative of his first resurrection account. As is usual for the Fourth Evangelist, the stage is usually set with two or three persons.  Today we see them in the persons of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple.  These three are among the most intimate friends and disciples of Jesus; the closest after his mother Mary.  They are good examples of how we progress in the way of faith that leads to resurrection faith--only Jesus has made this type of faith possible.  We probably mirror each of them as we reflect on our own faith life today.  Mary Magdalene in this scene is at the level of normal reaction due to her mourning of the one she loved the most, Jesus.  All she sees is the "empty tomb" at this point in her faith. She says, " The Lord has been taken away from the tomb!  We do not know where they have put him."  We too ponder the empty tomb for a moment and experiences of an empty tomb.  Then we look at Peter who does not look at the tomb but barges into the tomb.  He sees some evidence that tells him that the body has not been stolen;  linens are neatly left alongside the covering over his face. There is still the aroma of the hundred pounds of spikenard and the other aromatic spices.  Something strange is happening in Peter's mind and heart...dare he hope beyond what he sees.  Then a dramatic entrance of the Beloved Disciple.  He out of reverence allowed Peter to enter first even though he outran him to the tomb. He enters and voila! he sees and believes!  He was able to do this because of his intimate love and total fidelity to Jesus even to standing with Jesus' mother at the foot of the Cross.  We are reminded that all three of them, like ourselves on this day, come to experience resurrection faith. It is more in our hearts than in our rationalizing minds; it is more of a directed emotional response than a scientific calculation.  It is resurrection faith based on those who witnessed to their resurrected faith.  The last words of today are put into a parenthesis in most translations. They read: (Remember, as yet they did not understand the Scripture that Jesus HAD TO RISE FROM THE DEAD.) Amen. Alleuia! Alleluia! 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