Encountering the Resurrected Christ

As Jesus reveals himself to the world in resurrected form, one of the things he does is to show the wounds on his hands and his side, proof that the crucifixion had happened and had bodily implications. Although he has been raised from death, he remains wounded by the world.

In Jesus, God holds the wounds of the world – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. God knows whatever struggles we may carry. God knows whatever struggles any of God’s Beloved children carry.

To further engage with this truth, throughout the season of Easter, we will explore the tools offered by Laura MacGregor and Allen G. Jorgenson in “Beyond Saints and Superheroes: Supporting Parents Raising Children with Disabilities”. This includes beautiful artwork by Wendy Newbery that illustrates the stories of families and their encounters with Church.

The hope is to use these resources to facilitate reflection and conversation about relationships. What can we learn from the stories of others, especially the stories of parents navigating Church and children with disabilities? How might we better acknowledge and embrace the gifts of diverse individuals? What is needed to ensure that we continually offer a safe space for those with differing gifts and abilities to share who they are as they are willing and able?