Feast of John, Apostle, Evangelist December 27, 2003 Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:2-8 Reflection: "We write this to fulfill our joy." - 1 John 1:4 Here we are two days after Christmas with a gospel account of the resurrection and a first reading that speaks of the joy of sharing the good news. What is the good news to which John bears witness? It is not simply the incarnation of Jesus, a baby born on Christmas. It is the incarnation of the life, death and resurrection of Christ within each of us. Sharing this binds us to one another and to God. Our inclination is to keep this incarnation to ourselves… to keep it between God and me. Today's readings challenge us to find joy in sharing with one another not just our experience of the resurrection but our life and death with Christ. In this sharing we will come to know more deeply the incarnation of the Word who is life. Suggested Action: Take time to reflect on and possibly share with one other person a personal incarnation of the life, death and resurrection of Christ in your life. Sr. Mary Elizabeth Muir, IHM Manhasset, New York