Saturday of the Third Week of Easter April 16, 2005 Scripture: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 Reflection: The apostles were commissioned by Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations. In response to this command, they made many journeys to bring the Gospel to the people they encountered. In today’s scripture we read of Peter curing a paralytic and raising a woman to life in Jesus’ name. Our role in ministry is to carry on the mission of Jesus. He held up a view of the future and gave us the Beatitudes as a direction for bringing the vision to reality. As members of a diverse society, we are called to work for peace and reconciliation among people of different cultures and religions. Jesus made charity the distinguishing mark of his disciples. “By this will all people know that you are my disciples, by the love you bear one another.” Suggested Action: Ponder ways in which you can create an atmosphere of peace and reconciliation among the people with whom you live and minister. Sr. Jane Meehan, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania

Graphic: Sr. Donna Korba, IHM\