Reflect on your role as an Easter person. Embrace the Holy Spirit's guidance to share the Good News and let Alleluia be your song this season.
Today's Gospel: John 13:16-20
Today’s first reading reminded me of St. John Paul II’s famous quote: “We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” This was brought to mind by the fact that the in the first reading from Acts of the Apostles, disciples were encouraged to proclaim the Good News:
“After the reading of the the law and the prophets, the synagogue officials sent word to them, ‘My brothers, if one of you has a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.’”
It is not often that we see religious leaders in a good light in Scripture, but here they extend an invitation to Paul and his companions. They were an Easter people too, and they had so much to share! Paul got up and reminded the people of God’s promise and proclaimed Jesus as Savior, a descendent of King David heralded by John the Baptist.
What about us? Do we take to heart our role as Easter people? Do we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us as to when we should speak and what we should say? Do we share the Good News with others unashamedly? Or do we ignore that gentle nudge inside us that asks us to “please speak,” whether it be in word or action?
In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that “whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” This Easter season, let us allow others to receive Jesus through us. May we be beacons of light, sharers of hope, and givers of love. And may Alleluia be our song.
Ponder:
Do you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you so that others may receive Jesus through you?
Pray:
Lord Jesus, free us from the fear that keeps us from being an Easter people. May we speak Your Good News freely and may Alleluia be our song.
Pray Together:
Pray a family Rosary today, asking God for the courage to share your faith more freely with others.
Copyright 2026 Tami Urcia
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