Disbelief

We have been considering the Resurrection for almost a full week; the disciples and companions of Jesus heard about it from Mary Magdalene, and the Emmaus duo, but as Mark tells us twice this morning (cf. Mk 16: 9-15) "they did not believe." Jesus appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, but, demonstrating his faith in them,  entrusted  them with the mission to proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
As we come to the end of the Octave of Easter, we might examine our own faith to see if it is real and deep enough to go on proclaiming the Gospel by our lives and deeds, or if we too stand to be rebuked for our disbelief.  Lord, I do believe; help my unbelief.
Bro. Rene