Gospel of the Day
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (3:31–36)
The one who comes from above is above all.
The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things.
But the one who comes from heaven is above all.
He testifies to what he has seen and heard,
but no one accepts his testimony.
Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy.
For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God.
He does not ration his gift of the Spirit.
The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him.
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,
but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life,
but the wrath of God remains upon him.
Called to Be Witnesses
In this Easter season, we are called to be witnesses of God’s action in our hearts, in our lives, and in our marriage and family. God is a merciful Father who, through Jesus Christ, his only Son, has redeemed us on the cross and, by rising again, has given us eternal life.
If we have been transformed by his grace, we feel an urgency to bear witness. We are sent by God, two by two, to proclaim the Good News: Jesus is risen and sends us the Holy Spirit so that we may live as beloved children of the Father. We are heirs of eternal life!
Applied to Married Life
Louis: This Holy Week has been intense, hasn’t it?
Lucy: Yes, it has truly been a blessing to live it in community and in prayer, experiencing each moment with the Lord—sharing in his suffering and also in the joy of his Resurrection.
Louis: It has been a blessing, and it should show in us. We must be witnesses to the great love God has for us.
Lucy: Yes, so that everyone may discover it and live with the joy of knowing that God loves us and is alive. Life is so much more beautiful this way.
Louis: Absolutely—and no one should miss out on this. Shall we get started?
Lucy: Let’s do it!
Prayer
Mother,
thank you for your “yes” which gave us Jesus, and with him, eternal life.
Blessed are you, Mother!