When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus.
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” (John 20:14-15a NABRE)
Mary of Magdala, one of Jesus' followers, was the first to see him, but, at first, she did not recognize the risen Jesus. How often do we also fail to recognize the real presence of the risen Lord in one another, especially in the faces of those who need our help?
Lord Jesus, I seek to recognize only you in those around me. I am looking for you just as Mary did that morning at the tomb. I try to remember that you are alive and though you have gone to be with the Father, your heart remain very present to us in the needs of others, and you have shared with us your Holy Spirit who teaches us, guides us, and turns our attention back to your work.
Today, on this Easter Tuesday, I will continue to pray the Divine Mercy Novena (Day 5).
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, patron of teachers, pray for us.
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