Second Sunday of Easter - Two-Minute Homily: Dcn Martin Lewis
·2 min
Deacon Martin Lewis delivers a two-minute homily for the Second Sunday of Easter, focusing on the theme of divine presence in human suffering and doubt. He opens with a contemporary story about a young man named Daniel who survives a serious car accident but experiences spiritual crisis in the hospital. A nurse places a crucifix in Daniel's room with the reassurance that Jesus is present. Lewis then transitions to the Gospel narrative from John 20, where the disciples are hiding in a locked room on Easter Sunday, still afraid despite the resurrection. Jesus appears to them without knocking, saying 'Peace be with you' and showing his wounds as proof of his love rather than shame. He breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, which Lewis interprets as a gift of peace, mercy, and mission. The homily then addresses Thomas, who wasn't present during this first appearance and doubts the resurrection. Jesus returns specifically for Thomas, inviting him to touch his wounds and believe. Lewis connects these biblical events to the contemporary spiritual experience, emphasizing that Jesus meets people where they are—in fear, doubt, and silence—without requiring perfect faith. The homily concludes by linking this message to Divine Mercy Sunday, inviting listeners to open their hearts to Jesus' peace and respond with the words of Thomas: 'My Lord and my God.' The format is a concise scriptural reflection that moves from personal story to Gospel exegesis to practical application.
