Jesus’ body was a place of action. In his body, Jesus healed, fed, forgave, called and taught.
Michael Simone, S.J.
Michael R. Simone, S.J., is contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Signs of Life
As Jesus received direction and strength from his Father, so the disciples receive direction and strength from the risen Christ.
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Formed in Their Likeness
What might get lost in this elegant theology is that the Trinity does not act merely for God’s own glory, but to form a people.
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From Ashes to Fire
Our most important task is to reveal God at work. Such efforts continue the original work of the apostles, who spoke “in their own tongues of the mighty acts of God.”
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Go Out to All Nations
It is only within a church as complex and wide-ranging as humanity itself that Christ, still with us, can reveal his face.
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The Presence
God-with-us draws us forth to seek out God’s presence over the unknown horizon, to offer Christ’s message to every land, people and nation.
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Show Us the Father
If we model our life on Christ, not only will we be fulfilling God’s will, we will become the kind of humans God has always dreamt of.
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I Will Call You Each By Name
When Jesus promises to be the gate, he promises his followers that he will protect them and provide for them always.
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I Make All Things New
Anyone who has undertaken a new way of life knows how challenging it is to leave behind old ways of thinking. Living out the resurrection requires such a transformation.
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Incredible Things Today
Luke teaches disciples of every era how to recognize Jesus even when they do not expect him.