First Reading: (Acts 2:36–41)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 33)
Response: His merciful love fills the earth.
The word of the Lord is faithful
His works are trustworthy
His mercy and love fill the whole earth
Alleluia: Alleluia, alleluia!
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Alleluia!
Gospel: (John 20:11–18)
Reflection:
Jesus calls you by your name so that you may recognize Him.
The turning point in today’s Gospel is simple but powerful:
Mary recognizes Jesus the moment He calls her by name.
Before that:
She saw Him, but did not know that was Him.
She heard Him, but did not recognize His voice.
She spoke to Him, but thought He was a stranger.
One word changed everything: “Mary.”
1. Recognition comes through relationship
Jesus did not reveal Himself through a miracle or dramatic sign.
He revealed Himself through a personal call.
From “sir” → to “Rabboni”
From confusion → to recognition
From sorrow → to faith
Key message: we recognize Jesus deeply only when we have a personal relationship with Him.
2. Jesus knows you personally
Just as He called Mary,
He calls us by your name.
Not in general
Not as part of a crowd
But personally and intentionally
He knows you, he knows me, He sees us. He calls us.
3. Why we fail to recognize Him
Like Mary, we often:
Are overwhelmed by sorrow
Distracted by life
Surrounded by noise
This world is noisy. Too noisy.
There are many voices competing for our attention.
Key message: If we are not attentive, we may miss the voice of Jesus, even when He is right in front of us.
4. Jesus speaks in everyday moments
Jesus still appears today:
In our struggles
In our daily routine
In unexpected encounters
But the question is: Do we recognize Him?
5. There is no need to be afraid
When Jesus calls us by name, it means:
He knows us
He is near
He is present in our lives and situation
Key message: If Jesus knows our name, we are never alone.
Just like Mary:
Listen for His voice
Pay attention
Build a relationship with Him
Because at the moment He calls our name…..Everything can change.
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