Jesus is risen! Alleluia!

Today’s Gospel recounts the story of the women going to the tomb early in the morning, the first day of the week.  As they approach, they are startled by an earthquake that removes the stone blocking entrance into the tomb.  But even more surprising, an angel of the Lord is perched atop the stone and gives them the message that Jesus, as He foretold, is risen.  As they return to their dwelling, Jesus meets them on the way. 

You and I will meet Jesus many times on our journey as well.  The women did. We are told in another gospel message that Mary thought Jesus was the gardener until He called her by name. The two disciples on the way to Emmaus recognized Him in the breaking of the bread. The apostles fishing off the shore recognized Him as He was preparing breakfast for them.  Will we recognize Him in the disguise of a family member, a fellow religious, a co-worker, an event of our day?  He will be hidden in everyone we meet, in every event in which we participate, in the depths of our own being, in our sorrows and joys, in the light and in the darkness of our day. Will be recognize Him in whatever disguise He comes to us?