The episode begins by introducing Divine Mercy Sunday, Year A, with the theme 'Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.' It describes Jesus repeatedly appearing to his disciples after his resurrection to remove any doubt, inviting them to touch his wounds, particularly addressing Thomas but teaching all. Jesus commissions the apostles to go forth in his name, using word and sacrament to bring life to souls and preach salvation from sin through his resurrection. He says 'Peace be with you' and breathes the Holy Spirit on them, giving them power to forgive sins. The episode notes that future believers will not have seen Jesus, so the apostles' witness must be completely convinced and committed, even to the grave. It references Acts, where the first disciples devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, communal life, breaking bread, and prayers, sharing all in common and centering their lives on daily prayer and the Eucharistic meal. They lived with exultation, sincerity, and praise, enjoying favor with all people. Peter's words are cited, describing how disciples love and rejoice without seeing Jesus, attaining salvation through faith. The effectiveness of the apostles' witness is highlighted, with their words and sacraments reaching down to the present day. The episode mentions the joyful shout of victory and the Lord as strength and savior. It acknowledges that the church has suffered persecution and dispersion, but this serves to spread the word and perfect it through suffering. Ultimately, it states that the kingdom is not in this place, heaven cannot be completely seen, and only faith leads to the Lord's risen presence.
