The first reading today is taken from the Acts of the Apostles, when we read the passage today, we see a mirror reflection of the Gospels. The same works of Christ are continued and miracles are performed by His disciples. The Kingdom acts that were performed by our Lord Jesus Christ are reflected through the lives of His disciples. Aeneas was paralysed for eight years and Peter releases him of his sickness.

Tabitha has been raised from the dead. The Kingdom of God that was brought down by Christ Jesus into this earth has been continued by His chosen disciples filled with the Holy Spirit.

How can we make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for us? The disciples chose to let go of their worldly understanding and completely trust in the Lord. Mother Mary stood by them and guided them through their weaknesses and uncertainty. If we are going through a similar phase in life, let us remind ourselves of all the good things He has blessed us with and decide to follow Him at any cost. We are called to become living examples of Christ Jesus that ascends the Kingdom of God into this world and become instru- ments just like St.Peter and St.Paul. Despite all our weaknesses to let go and trust solely on the power of our Lord and Saviour. We are indeed in this way of life following and believing in Christ Jesus, only because the Father Himself chose us to fol- low His Son. “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.” Let us there- fore with the experience and faithfulness gifted to us through the lenten season, choose to follow the Lord just like the disciples and proclaim: “You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” Pope Francis pointed out an amazing thought, “What instructions does the Lord give us for going forth to others? Only one, and it’s very simple: Make disciples. But, be careful: his disciples, not our own.” This should be the mission of Christians. To preach the Kingdom of God through our lives, follow the footsteps of our Lord and live as a community in the favor of the Father.

Prayer: Abba Father, transform us that we might transform this world through Your love and Your power. Amen.