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Enjoy reading the Gospe
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The disciples were gathered in a room. They had locked
the doors because they were afraid of the people who had
crucified Jesus. Jesus came and stood among them and
said, “Peace be with you!” He showed them the wounds
in his hands and his side. Thomas, one of the disciples,
was not there when Jesus came and he refused to believe
what had happened. One week later they were in the
room again and, this time, Thomas was also there. Jesus
came and stood among them again and said to Thomas,
“Here, touch the marks on my hands and feel the wound
in my side. Doubt no longer, but believe.” Thomas replied,
“My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “You believe
because you have seen me. Blessed are those who have
not seen me and yet believe!”
Taken from the Gospel of Sunday 7th April 2024. John 20:19-31 (the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B)
Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture make
you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is ENCOURAGE.
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“Jesus is always ready to encourage and support us.”
Pope Francis
After Jesus had died, the disciples were afraid that the people who had crucified him
would now be looking for them too. Jesus’ resurrection and miraculous appearance
would have encouraged the disciples. When we listen to Jesus, we are filled with
words of encouragement. Ask your child what the word ‘encourage’ means to them.
Who encourages them and keeps them going when they find things difficult? How
does it feel to be encouraged? Has your child ever encouraged anyone? What did
they do?
There are times when we all need encouraging: that is, to be inspired with courage
and to have our hope renewed, especially when we are afraid or going through
difficult times. Do you know anyone who may need your encouragement? Each of
you choose a way to encourage someone during this Easter season. Perhaps you can:
offer words of support; let someone know when they are doing something well; tell
someone about the good news of Jesus’ resurrection; give someone a helping hand if
they are struggling. What else could you do?
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you
for coming to strengthen
and encourage us. Help us
to be more like you – to be
an encouragement to
those around us. Amen.
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