Half of our pilgrimage group was
blessed to have mass inside the tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher today. The Holy Mass began at 6:30 am and it was an incredible
experience for us to have such a rare opportunity. This was truly a unique experience
which we will carry in our memory for the rest of our lives. Standing in the
tomb where Jesus was buried and contemplating the mystery of human salvation,
which was fulfilled in this exact spot at the resurrection, is beyond our
imagination. Meditating upon the mystery of our salvation and pondering on
God’s love for us fosters a deeper appreciation of who we are not only as
children of God but as God’s chosen ones.
When
reflecting upon the mystery of the tomb, those without faith one comes to believe
that it is a symbol of lifelessness, a place of no hope and the end of life.
For those who believe in Jesus, however, his resurrection gives death a new
meaning, not as the end of life but its transformation and completion. Our
faith is clear and our hope is a surety because we are certain of our destiny
in Jesus Christ. Gathering around the tomb of Jesus to celebrate Mass made us
appreciate in a deeper way the mystery of our salvation. Reflecting and looking
at the empty tomb in which Jesus was buried made us to appreciate the gospel
account of the resurrection. “Do not
be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is
not here. Behold the place where they laid him” (Mk 16:6).
[Blogmaster's note: Sorry for the delay in posting today's reflection. We were on the road and got back late.]
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