Reflection for April 1, Monday in the Octave of Easter: Matthew 28:8-15

Gospel: Matthew 28:8-15

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”  

While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ 

And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.

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Reflection:

How do you manifest in your life that Jesus is alive and risen? The best manifestation that Jesus is alive and risen is by sharing your faith. Sharing it with your words and sharing it with your works. 

For example, you see someone who is in need of guidance or counseling, do you take time to offer your guidance? Or you see somebody who is hungry; do you have the initiative to give food? When someone who did you wrong ask for forgiveness, do you forgive and let bygones be bygones?  

When Mary Magdalene and the other Mary saw the empty tomb. They immediately run to share the good news of Jesus’ resurrection to their fellow believers. They were excited to share the good news of Jesus’ conquering death.  

The best proof that Jesus has conquered death and is risen is you! Every time you do good works, every time you say good and healing words. And every time you forgive those who did you wrong you manifest that Jesus is alive and risen. – Marino J. Dasmarinas