Lector: A reading from the Gospel of John. (Jn 20:19-21)
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
All Kneel
Leader: Jesus, with joy we view your victorious wounds, help us to meditate on them and to see in them the sign of victory. May they give us courage to go forth with your blessing.
People: O Jesus, bless us with your outstretched hands. Give us your peace, give us your love. We love you, Jesus; be with us as we go out to do the will of God in our lives.
