whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb and we don’t
know where they have laid him.”
Peter then set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other
disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down and saw the linen cloths lying
flat, but he did not enter.
Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered the tomb; he, too, saw the linen cloths
lying flat. The napkin, which had been around his head, was not lying flat like the other linen
cloths, but lay rolled up in its place. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first,
also went in; he saw and believed.
Reflect
Today we celebrate the feast of Saint John, Apostle and evangelist. An Apostle sent out to
witness to Jesus Christ. The evangelist records the story of Jesus’ life, death, and
Resurrection as a witness for future generations. So John is twice a witness. He witnesses
to what he has seen, heard, and experienced. John followed Jesus throughout his public
ministry. He witnessed Jesus’ healing miracles and feeding of the multitude. He listened
to Jesus’ preaching. With his brother James and Peter, he got a glimpse of Jesus’ glory in
the Transfiguration. He witnessed the Resurrection and spent time with the Risen Lord.
We are not Apostles or evangelists. We are missionary disciples. Like John, we too are
called to be witnesses. We can only witness to what we have seen, heard, and touched. So
we should ask ourselves: How have I seen God present in my life? How have I heard God’s
voice in his Word? How have I been touched by God’s love? How can I give witness to all the
good things God has done in and through me?
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