Saturday of the Third Week of Easter May 1, 2004 Scripture: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 Reflection: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you”… “Tabitha, stand up.” She opened her eyes, looked at Peter and sat up. It was necessary, that in various places, the communities could see for themselves that God “raises the dead.” Aeneas was paralyzed for eight years and Tabitha, a woman renowned for her good works with the poor and various charitable works, fell ill and died. I am sure, that in her life, Tabitha went about doing good without counting the cost. It was not until she died that the widows were able to recognize her charitable acts. Tabitha was raised to life and many people believe in the Lord because of it. Recently I have read Mitch Albom’s book The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Eddie, the principal character dies in an accident. One by one, he meets five people who explain to him the reason why things happened to him in life that he did not understand. At the end he was able to comprehend that the insignificant acts he performed touched more people than he ever imagined. Finally, when he saw God, he heard God say one word, “Home.” Suggested Action: When you feel that what you are doing is of little worth, remember, we will know only at the final hour the significance of our earthly endeavors. Sr. Maureen Therese Harun, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania

Graphic: Sr. Donna Korba, IHM