First reading 1 John 1:1-4
The Word, who is life – this is our subject
Something which has existed since the beginning,
that we have heard,
and we have seen with our own eyes;
that we have watched
and touched with our hands:
the Word, who is life –
this is our subject.
That life was made visible:
we saw it and we are giving our testimony,
telling you of the eternal life
which was with the Father and has been made visible to us.
What we have seen and heard
we are telling you
so that you too may be in union with us,
as we are in union
with the Father
and with his Son Jesus Christ.
We are writing this to you to make our own joy complete.
Responsorial Psalm 96(97):1-2,5-6,11-12
Rejoice in the Lord, you just!
The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice;
let the many isles be glad.
Clouds and darkness are around him,
justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Rejoice in the Lord, you just!
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his justice,
and all peoples see his glory.
Rejoice in the Lord, you just!
Light dawns for the just;
and gladness, for the upright of heart.
Be glad in the Lord, you just,
and give thanks to his holy name.
Rejoice in the Lord, you just!
Gospel John 20:2-8
The other disciple saw, and he believed
On the first day of the week Mary of Magdala came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved. ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb’ she said ‘and we don’t know where they have put him.’
So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did not go in. Simon Peter who was following now came up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed.
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The beloved disciple
Today we celebrate the Feast of St John the Evangelist. In the gospel, John rushed to the tomb after hearing of Jesus’ resurrection, demonstrating not only his quickness but also his deep faith. He believed wholeheartedly in Jesus’ resurrection, grounded in his profound experience of being loved by Christ. Known as the “Beloved Disciple,” John’s identity was shaped by this unconditional love, inspiring him to reflect that love in his own life.
Today, as we experience the transformative love of Christ, we are called to share that love with others. Each of us must actively seek and create opportunities to communicate the message of Jesus wherever we find ourselves, at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond. Our acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and expressions of love can serve as powerful instruments through which Christ’s love flows into the world. Let us embrace this calling with open hearts, eager to share the treasure that we have received.
Reflective question:
How can I communicate Jesus to those around me today?
Acknowledgment: Reflections are based on “Prayer for Living: The Word of God for Daily Prayer Year A” by Sr Maria Jose FMVD
