These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

II Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday

Responsorial Psalm (Ps 118)
R. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
R. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
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As the Psalm points out, God’s mercy endures forever. This is the Octave Day of Easter, and even though the Easter Season will continue for 50 days all the way to Pentecost Sunday this Sunday focuses on Divine Mercy which gives even doubting disciples a second chance.