Evangelio de Hoy Domingo 27 de Abril de 2025 | REFLEXIÓN | Red Catolica

Summary

This homily for Sunday, April 27, 2025, reflects on the Gospel of John, focusing on Jesus' appearance to His disciples after His resurrection. It explores themes of peace, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the power of forgiveness. The reflection centers on Thomas' doubt and the importance of believing without seeing, as Jesus says, 'Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.' The sermon emphasizes the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, inviting believers to embrace God's mercy and strengthen their faith. It encourages the faithful to receive the Holy Spirit, live with devotion, and spread peace and forgiveness.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jesus offers peace to His disciples after His resurrection, symbolizing forgiveness and reconciliation.
• 😀 The Holy Spirit is given to the disciples, empowering them to forgive sins and spread God's love.
• 😀 Thomas doubted the resurrection, needing physical proof to believe, showing how faith can falter when we rely on physical evidence.
• 😀 Jesus blessed those who believe without seeing, emphasizing the importance of faith based on trust and not evidence.
• 😀 The Divine Mercy Sunday reflects God's mercy and calls us to live with joy, accepting His forgiveness and sharing mercy with others.
• 😀 The Holy Spirit continues to guide and sustain believers today, helping us live out the faith and transforming our lives.
• 😀 Faith in Christ is not about seeing with our eyes but trusting in the testimony of others and in God's word.
• 😀 True belief in Christ requires a deep trust in the Scriptures and Church traditions, rejecting the need for constant signs and physical evidence.
• 😀 Christians are called to be witnesses of God's mercy, sharing His love and forgiveness with the world.
• 😀 We are reminded to reflect on our own faith and relationship with God, asking ourselves how we receive the Holy Spirit and live out our belief in Him.

Q & A

What event does the Gospel reading of April 27, 2025, focus on?

The Gospel reading focuses on Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection, and specifically on the interaction with Thomas, who initially doubted the resurrection.

Why were the disciples gathered in a closed room when Jesus appeared to them?

The disciples were gathered in a closed room because they were afraid of the Jews and feared for their safety after Jesus' crucifixion.

What did Jesus say to his disciples when he appeared to them?

Jesus said, 'Peace be with you,' when he appeared to the disciples.

What did Jesus do to empower the disciples during his appearance?

Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit onto them, saying, 'Receive the Holy Spirit,' and gave them the authority to forgive sins.

What was Thomas' response to the disciples' claim that they had seen the Lord?

Thomas refused to believe the disciples, saying that he would not believe unless he saw Jesus' wounds and touched them.

How did Jesus respond to Thomas' doubt when he appeared a week later?

Jesus invited Thomas to touch his wounds and believe, saying, 'Do not doubt but believe.'

What declaration did Thomas make after seeing Jesus' wounds?

Thomas exclaimed, 'My Lord and my God!' upon seeing Jesus' wounds.

What did Jesus say to Thomas after he declared belief?

Jesus said, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'

What is the significance of Divine Mercy Sunday in the context of this Gospel reading?

Divine Mercy Sunday highlights the boundless mercy of God and invites the faithful to reflect on the forgiveness and mercy available through Christ's resurrection.

What lesson can be learned from the way Thomas approached his faith and doubt?

The lesson is that true faith does not require physical proof or signs but is rooted in trust in God's word and in the testimony of others.