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Reflection -   Week of April 19

Question of the Week:


What am I impassioned about? Can I see the Easter miracle, the continuing presence of the risen Lord, and the

promise of the Resurrection bringing me as much joy?










     Note that Cleopas and his companion are not part of the Eleven. They were not present at the Last Supper, which would have been but a few days earlier.They were not present when Jesus “took bread, said the blessing, broke it” (Luke 22:19, 24:30) and told the apostles that this was his body. Yet, this is the moment when “their eyes were opened and they recognized him” (24:31). The breaking of bread triggered their recognition even though they had not personally experienced the event it suggested.

     Transformed and hearts now aflame, the two disciples immediately return to Jerusalem to share the incredible news. Remember, it was late and they had planned to retire for the night. But they cannot hold their encounter with the risen Lord inside for even a moment. Overflowing with Easter joy, they return the way they had come, but joyous, not downcast. Hearts burning, not mourning. Eager to find others, not to isolate alone. They are impassioned to spread the truly Good News.


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Resumption of Sunday Mass Obligation

"Effective Easter Sunday, April 4 (or as of the Easter Vigil, April 3), I am ending the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, which has been in effect since mid-March 2020. However, anyone who is sick, may have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19, or who has a health condition that would endanger themselves or others by being present in church, continues to be dispensed."

-Bishop Larry Silva



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