We have entered into this moment of exuberant joy! Our lips utter Alleluia repeatedly. We are in the octave of Easter.

What is an octave? There is so much joy and mystery to be unpacked in the Resurrection of Christ that Easter Day is prolonged for eight days. We need these days to contemplate the great deed of God.

Today, in the Monday of the Octave of Eater we meet Peter. He is empowered by the Holy Spirit and preaches a constant message. The Christ whom we crucified, the Father has raised him up, and we are his witnesses. The later is something we often forget.

Christ conquered death and prepared a place for us. Does this transmit into the way we live our lives? Am I living in this hope, rooted in the reality that nothing can separate me from Christ, not even death? Do I allow myself to welcome such power in my life?

Our lives do not need to be put all together for such power to overtake us. The first to witness the Resurrection of Christ is Mary Magdalene who we meet in Matthew’s account today. Mary was fearful and overjoyed yet the Master met her on the way.

Life will overwhelm us with fear. Yet, the Lord invites us not to be afraid. Root yourself in his Risen Life. Go now and share this joy! He meets us on the road, he assures us of his presence.