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What Do You Seek Day 48
Welcome to Day 48 of our reflections on the Gospel of John. Thanks so much for joining us! Find us at www.markandkatiemartinez.com.
A Reflection on John 20:11-18
“Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?... Mary.” (v 15,16)
Mary Magdalene, overwhelmed with grief, yet still burning with love for her Lord, takes the first opportunity she can to be close to Him in His death. No longer under the requirements of Sabbath Rest, she visits the tomb as early as possible to attend to His body.
But His body is gone, and her grief consumes her. Hopeless, powerless, and confused, she is blinded by her anguish, and sees nothing with the eyes of her heart. She cannot see the glory of the angels sitting before her. She cannot even see the glory of Her Lord when He approaches her.
The Good Shepherd, “calls his own sheep by name… they know his voice.” (John 10:3-4)
Jesus is a patient, loving shepherd. He sees His lost, confused little sheep and His heart is filled with love and compassion for her. So, He calls her by name: “Mary.”
And in an instant, the clouds are removed from Mary’s eyes and heart and Light shines through. Her heart skips a beat: she knows His voice. Her Lord is truly risen as He said. And the grief that overwhelmed her is replaced with shock and awe and a torrent of love that overcomes her and leads her to cling to Her Beloved Lord.
The Risen Lord calls us each by name today. Close your eyes, and hear him call your name in your heart. He calls to you. Whether you are near or far off, He still calls. Hear His voice, then open the eyes of your heart to behold His glory. He desires to share the gift of His Risen Life with you, His little sheep.
Prayer: My Jesus, You are Risen! I desire nothing more than to share in Your Risen Life. May I open my heart to You that You may come and dwell in me in a new way. You make all things new, make me new today. Amen.
Scripture quotations are from The Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright ©1965, 1966 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Welcome to Day 48 of our reflections on the Gospel of John. Thanks so much for joining us! Find us at www.markandkatiemartinez.com.
A Reflection on John 20:11-18
“Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?... Mary.” (v 15,16)
Mary Magdalene, overwhelmed with grief, yet still burning with love for her Lord, takes the first opportunity she can to be close to Him in His death. No longer under the requirements of Sabbath Rest, she visits the tomb as early as possible to attend to His body.
But His body is gone, and her grief consumes her. Hopeless, powerless, and confused, she is blinded by her anguish, and sees nothing with the eyes of her heart. She cannot see the glory of the angels sitting before her. She cannot even see the glory of Her Lord when He approaches her.
The Good Shepherd, “calls his own sheep by name… they know his voice.” (John 10:3-4)
Jesus is a patient, loving shepherd. He sees His lost, confused little sheep and His heart is filled with love and compassion for her. So, He calls her by name: “Mary.”
And in an instant, the clouds are removed from Mary’s eyes and heart and Light shines through. Her heart skips a beat: she knows His voice. Her Lord is truly risen as He said. And the grief that overwhelmed her is replaced with shock and awe and a torrent of love that overcomes her and leads her to cling to Her Beloved Lord.
The Risen Lord calls us each by name today. Close your eyes, and hear him call your name in your heart. He calls to you. Whether you are near or far off, He still calls. Hear His voice, then open the eyes of your heart to behold His glory. He desires to share the gift of His Risen Life with you, His little sheep.
Prayer: My Jesus, You are Risen! I desire nothing more than to share in Your Risen Life. May I open my heart to You that You may come and dwell in me in a new way. You make all things new, make me new today. Amen.
Scripture quotations are from The Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright ©1965, 1966 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app