Chapter 2 of The Acts of the Apostles (36-41) sees Peter address a crowd: Jesus, whom they crucified, has been made both Lord and Messiah. The people are “cut to the heart” and ask what they should do. Peter’s answer is simple but demanding: repent, be baptised, receive forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. The resurrection is not just information; it calls for a turning of life.
Psalm 116 is a personal psalm of thanksgiving: distress- “the cords of death entangled me” - and God’s rescue. The “cup of salvation” is both symbol and act of thanksgiving.
1 Peter 1, 17-23 sees Peter reminds believers that they are redeemed not with earthly treasures like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, “like that of a lamb without blemish.” A key idea here is new birth. Through the living word of God, believers are reborn into a new kind of life—one that must be visible in genuine love.
And finally, Luke's Gospel account of Jesus walking on the road to Emmaus- and initially not being recognised by Cleopas and his companion. This is a story of gradual revelation: Jesus is present even when unrecognised: Understanding comes through scripture and sacrament
So- lots of material, and this week's rosary, rather than a repeated prayer for the seven week beads, is a set of seven, one for each bead, to be repeated as a cycle.
An Eastertide Rosary
The Cross
In the name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Risen Lord Jesus,
walk with me on the road of my life.
In my confusion, be my guide;
in my sorrow, be my hope;
in my searching, be my truth. Amen.
for evening draws near
and my heart longs to know you
that I may recognise you,
and follow where you lead
Week 1 (Walking in confusion)
Lord Jesus, you came alongside your disciples
when they were lost and uncertain.
Walk with me in my questions and doubts.
When I cannot see you,
help me to trust that you are near.
Stay with me, Lord, on the road.
Week 2 (Hearing the truth)
You opened the scriptures to them
and revealed the story of salvation.
Speak to me through your living word.
Shape my mind and my heart
to understand your ways.
Let my heart burn within me.
Week 3 (Turning back to God)
Your people were cut to the heart
and turned again to you.
Give me grace to repent,
to be renewed by your Spirit,
and to walk in your life.
Create in me a new heart, O God.
Week 4 (Thanksgiving and trust)
You have heard my voice and my supplication.
You have delivered me from death.
Teach me to live a life of thanksgiving,
to lift the cup of salvation,
and call upon your name.
I will call on the name of the Lord.
Week 5 (New life and love)
You have redeemed me at great cost
and given me new birth.
Help me to live in reverence and holiness,
and to love others deeply and sincerely.
Let me love as you have loved me.
Week 6 – (Recognising Christ in the bread)
In the breaking of the bread
their eyes were opened.
Be known to me, Lord Jesus,
in word and sacrament,
in the ordinary moments of my life.
Open my eyes to see you.
Week 7 (Returning with joy)
They rose and returned at once
to share the good news.
Send me out with joy and courage
to witness to your resurrection
in all I say and do.
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Stay with me, Lord Jesus,
and make yourself known to me
in the breaking of the bread.
Living God,
you meet me on the road,
you speak to my heart,
you reveal yourself in love.
Send me out renewed by your Spirit,
to live as your risen people,
loving, serving, and proclaiming your truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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