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Gospel Reading for April 11, 2026 – Mark 16: 9-15
GOOD and SOLID FAITH
When 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 alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. After this he appeared in another form to 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 them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised. He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”
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Three years with Jesus during his ministry were still not enough to build a firm faith in them. They did not believe that he was alive. Perhaps they had forgotten the many miracles he had performed—how he made the impossible possible.
As Christians, it is imperative that we have a GOOD and SOLID FAITH in Jesus, the Head of the Church. Otherwise, how can he lead us? And if we do not allow him to lead us, what chance do we have of attaining eternal life?
Lord Jesus, help us to deepen and strengthen our faith. We long to be with you in eternity!
