Living the 'Resurrection' Life

~~~Sunday of Divine Mercy~~~

~~Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47~~Psalm 118~~1 Peter 1:3-9~~

~~John 20:19-31~~

  

The formula for a happy 'resurrection' life is recorded 

for us in the Acts of the Apostles.

Today not only is it Divine Mercy Sunday it is also with great joy 

that we welcome two new Saints...

Two of our beloved Popes,

John XXIII (1881-1963) and John Paul II (1920-2005).

We are all called to the live the 'Resurrection' Life to become saints.
The Lord wants to fill us with the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit guides and inspires us along our journey toward sainthood.
Today the Catholic puts the 'stamp of approval' on two men
 of the church who lived their lives in a manner worthy to be canonized.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...

God's great gift of mercy gives a new lease on life,
 a chance for a new beginning;
not just once but each time we seek his mercy.
Receiving his mercy gives us living hope.
Without hope we nearly cease to be among the living.

The locked doors of the upper room did not keep Jesus from entering.
Open your heart and let the living hope refresh your soul.

We are Blessed with His Divine Mercy.
Peace and Joy!