The rulers, elders & Scribes were so stubborn that they did not want to accept the fact that Peter and John were able to cure the man in the name of Jesus. The Sanhedrin even warned Peter and John not to teach in the name of Jesus. But both of them did not succumb to the threat because they had the courage to stand up for the truth.

We also see in the Gospel reading which narrates the several appearances of the Risen Lord. The apostles were not really convinced of what Mary of Magdala told them about her encounter with the Risen Lord (Mk.15:40) as well as the encounter with the two disciples on the way to Emmaus (see Mk. 16: 12 - 13, Lk. 24:13-35). Finally Jesus appeared to them to assure them of his living presence. He then commissioned them to 'go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News.' (v.15)

Today as we reflect on these two readings, we ask ourselves the question: "Do we really believe whole-heartedly and absolutely in the Risen Lord and our responsibility to share the Good News - the Resurrection of Jesus?"

As Easter people, we are challenged to live this truth everyday of our life.