By Martin Madalai Muthu csc –
Readings: Acts 5:27-32,40-41; Rev 5: 11-14; Jn 21: 1-19
I am reminded of something that makes one understand the scripture better. At present, the whole world is still recovering from the Covid-19 virus and looking for a cure.
Imagine someone has found a perfect medicine for Coronavirus infection. He uses it to heal many people without fees. However, some evil-minded people threaten him to not use the medicine anymore because it negatively affects their ways of getting money from the poor. Should he stop using the medicine for others to save his own life?
Today, the disciples of Jesus faced a similar situation when the high priests questioned and warned them not to use the name of Jesus anymore. There is conflict about the importance of human and divine
power.
They decided to obey God who rewards the Holy Spirit rather than obey human beings. Because they knew who Jesus was, and the power behind “his” name. Though they failed to understand the plan of God during the passion of Jesus, after encountering the resurrected Jesus their love for him increased above all things.
Once again, they renewed their call to follow him and continued to spread the values of his kingdom by curing many in his name. As we journey with the resurrected Lord on this third Sunday, it is an invitation to remember our baptismal promises and the mission given to us to continue doing what is right. Let us believe in the name of Jesus and use it to bring healing to many by trusting in his promising words “If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.”