Today's gospel (Jn 20: 19-31), brings us an apparition of Jesus where he again greets his disciples with, " "Peace be with you." (Jn 20: 19), gives them the authority to forgive sins, and confronts the "doubting Thomas" to place his fingers into his wounds and believe that he is truly risen. Thomas melts into belief: "My Lord and my God, " (Jn 20: 28). Jesus then makes a reference to us: "Blessed are those who have ot seen and have believed." (Jn 20:29). Jesus, who is Merciful Love, appeared to Sr. Faustina Kowalska, saying that he wanted a painting of him with two rays coming from his heart, one red and the other white, symbolizing our redemption by the shedding of his blood, and the waters of baptism, which make us adopted children of the Father and thus making us his brothers and sisters. He wanted the Feast of Divine Mercy to be the first Sunday after Easter, and Pope St. John Paul II established this feast on April 30, 2000 when he canonized Sr. Faustina.. In all of the above, the abundant mercy of Jesus is evident: he gives us peace, forgiveness of sins, pardon for doubt and the promise of his blessing for our belief. It's our turn now to show abundant mercy to all.
Bro. Rene
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