Easter Friday
Acts 4:1-12
Jn 21:1-14
For all the names in the world given to men, this is the only one by which we can be saved.
In today’s gospel, it appeared that the disciples were feeling lost without Jesus. Not knowing what to do, they went back to doing what they were familiar with, that is, fishing. But our Lord, knowing their confusion and disheartened state, appeared to them with breakfast! Oh, how loving our Lord is. Upon recognizing Jesus, Simon Peter jumped into the waters immediately and swam towards our Lord. And it is the same Peter that proclaimed fearlessly to the chief priests, rebuking them for rejecting our Lord, the keystone.
In many ways, today’s readings showed us how the lives of the disciples were transformed after encountering the resurrected Lord. Many became martyrs and laid down their lives for Him; no longer were they fishermen, but “fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Easter signifies new birth — so how are we being transformed today? Do we continue to reject Jesus as our keystone, like the chief priests of old, with our sinful ways? Do we just go back to our old ways? Or are we stepping into a better version of ourselves to glorify our Lord?
When we find ourselves in the unchartered waters of life — be it illness, a new job, loss of a loved one, etc — let us be reassured that Jesus is here, always on standby to provide for us. He is the keystone — He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, the only one by which we can be saved.
(Today’s OXYGEN by Lorraine Wong)
Prayer: My Lord and my God, as we renew our baptismal vows this Easter, let our lives be transformed as we step forth, in your name, with courage and strength to do the Father’s will.
Thanksgiving: Our Father, thank you for all the blessings and gifts you have given us, the biggest of all Our Lord Jesus Christ!
OXYGEN 
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