SERMON/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF EASTER 20TH APRIL 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF EASTER 20TH APRIL 2024 Acts 9:31-42; Ps.116; John 6:60-69 The Fruits of walking in the way of the Lord In the first reading of today, two miracles were worked by the power of the risen Christ through the instrumentality of Peter: Aeneas who has been bedridden for eight years was healed, Tabitha was brought back to life again. The healing of the sick and raising of the dead were signs that were associated with Jesus. For these signs to also be associated with the disciples was a clear testimony to the fact that power of the risen Christ was still with the Church. Jesus’ resurrection and ascension did not translate into his absence from the Church. While the authorities continued to persecute the Church, the common people would have been skeptical if the disciples will be able to continue with the mission of Christ. This skepticism must have been heightened by those unfortunate times when the disciples attempted to perform some works but coul...