PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “ENCOUNTERING THE RISEN LORD”

SATURDAY, April 11, 2026Saturday in the Octave of Easter Memorial of Saint Antipas, disciple of Saint John the Apostle and martyr Memorial of Bishop Stanislaus of Cracow, martyr Memorial of Saint Gemma Calgani, virgin PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “ENCOUNTERING THE RISEN LORD”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16 : 9 - 15When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week,he appeared first to Mary Magdalene,out of whom he had driven seven demons.She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping.When they heard that he was aliveand had been seen by her, they did not believe.After this he appeared in another formto two of them walking along on their way to the country.They returned and told the others;but they did not believe them either.But later, as the Eleven were at table, he appeared to themand rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heartbecause they had not believed thosewho saw him after he had been raised.He said to them, “Go into the whole worldand proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel