The Second Sunday of Easter - Year A

The Second Sunday of Easter - Year A

Acts 2.14a, 22–32
1 Peter 1.3–9
John 20.19–31

What makes people believe? Probably
the reasons are as numerous as the
people who give them. Today’s readings
provide just a few examples. In the
Gospel, we have two sets of responses.
First of all, there are the disciples, gathered
together, their misery and fear locking them
in far more effectively than the door that
they think is doing the job. They have heard
some rumours, from Mary and from Peter
and the beloved disciple. But Mary is the...

Taken from Lectionary reflections – Year A by Jane Williams

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