Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
Angels guard the body of our Lord. If you have recently visited our Abbey Church at Conception, you probably noticed the addition of two angels painted directly behind the tabernacle in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The two angels flank the body of Christ. What we’ve added in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel is nothing new. In old churches, you see tabernacles flanked by angels.
In today’s gospel angels are found flanking where Christ’s body laid. The angels tell us that Jesus is there. Mary couldn’t recognize Jesus, but she should have known he was still there because the angels were there. When we go to pray before the Blessed Sacrament, it can be challenging to see Christ there. But the angels by their presence, say that he is. When the mind is a bit cloudy and it’s hard to see Jesus, look for his angels. He is Risen! Alleluia!
Reflection by Fr. Macario Martinez, OSB
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