Reflection for April 19, 2001: Thursday in the Octave of Easter.
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Scritchfield, Shirley
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2001-04-19
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I wonder at the disciples, how slow they were to see, how fearful and questioning.|They didn't believe Mary Magdalene, but she was after all only a woman.|They were startled to find you on the road to Emmaus. And, when you came to them behind closed doors, they were troubled, questioning and afraid.|Yet, had you not told them, again and again. . . and again?|Why? Why did they, who knew you in the flesh, traveled with you, witnessed your miracles, heard you tell the story of God's love time and time again, why did they not KNOW immediately?|Yet, am I so much better? You show yourself to me in the face of the stranger on the street. Do I see you?|You speak to me in the voice of a colleague. Do I hear it is you? Your love encircles me in the embrace of my son. Do I feel your presence?|How many times must I hear your voice, feel your touch, before I get it?
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University Ministry, Creighton University.
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These reflections may not be sold or used commercially without permission. Personal or parish use is permitted.
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Lectionary number: 264