Tuesday in the Easter Octave – Acts 2:36-41; Ps 32:4-5,18-20,22; John 20:11-18
A Home in Heaven
It’s farther than the end of the world
When Jesus said, “Mary,” what a moment that must have been. Mary of Magdala was weeping, her heart heavy with grief, because she could not find the Lord’s body in the tomb. And then, in one simple word, Jesus turns to her — not distant, not cold, but warm, personal, and alive: “Mary.”
This is the beauty of the Resurrection. Jesus did not come into the world as a God far removed from human life. He entered our ordinary days, our work, our struggles, our sorrow, and our joy. He knows what it is to live in a world touched by poverty, fear, and pain. He does not turn away from our daily life; He sanctifies it.
And after rising from the dead, He makes it clear for everyone: He is truly God, yet also our friend. For those who remain close to Him, this friendship becomes even deeper.
Yes, the Father is uniquely His, yet Jesus teaches us to call God our Father too. That means heaven is not far off or empty. It is home. Death is not the end, and it is not endless wandering. It is the doorway to the Father’s house.
Lord Jesus, You have conquered the grave and opened new life for us. Help me to trust You, to turn back to You, and to live each day with faith in the joy of heaven.
