A celebration of hope and renewal
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With the setting sun sinking in the horizon on Good Friday, signaling the commencement of the Jewish Sabbath, and the veil of the temple being rent in two, cast the shadow of the Old Rugged Cross stained with blood so divine, to fall upon the stone that was rolled away, revealing the empty tomb.
Christians throughout the world rejoice in the triumph of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is the most sacred and joyful moment in the Catholic calendar, marking not only the victory of life over death, but the boundless mercy of God in having sent His only begotten Son to bring redemption to a fallen world.
Easter is the cornerstone and the foundation of Christian faith, a declaration of victory over Satan, sin, despair and death. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely an event in history but an event that we have to live out in our daily life. Without the Resurrection as Saint Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:14, “Our preaching is in vain and so is your faith”, but because Christ rose from the grave, His followers have an eternal hope of their own resurrection that transcends earthly struggles.
The Resurrection is proof of Jesus’s divinity. Many religious figures have walked the earth, offering teachings and wisdom but Christ alone conquered death proving that He was indeed the Son of God. His triumph validates His promise of salvation, affirming that He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).
The Resurrection is a beacon of hope – a promise that suffering is not the final word. In a world where pain, injustice and loss are ever present, Easter declares that life conquers death, that love is stronger than hate and that light will always pierce through the darkness. It is the assurance that even in our most broken moments, we are never beyond God’s redemption.
Easter is not merely a commemoration, it is an invitation- an opportunity to embrace the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice and to step forward, renewed in faith and hope. The resurrection of Jesus is proof that hope prevails even in the darkest moments, offering solace to the weary and brokenhearted.
Throughout history, Easter has signified new beginnings. As flowers bloom and the world awakens from winter’s slumber, so too does the spirit of believers. The faithful gather in churches adorned with white lilies, lifting voices in praise and gratitude. The Easter vigil marked by candlelight, prayer and Scripture reminds us of the journey from darkness to light, despair of the tomb which imprisoned the body of Christ to the eternal joy of the empty tomb which proclaims the resurrection and the defeat of death.
But Easter is not merely a single day; it is a way of life. Christ’s victory is a call to action – a reminder that love, forgiveness and service must radiate from our hearts. In a world that often seems fractured, Easter beckons us to embody Christ’s peace and reconciliation, to extend kindness and to uplift those in need
It is a call for transformation in the way a Christian lives. It sends out a clarion call to all believers in Christ, to live in the power of grace. Christ’s victory means that sin no longer has dominion over His followers. Through faith, believers are liberated from guilt and empowered by God’s grace to live righteous lives, according to His teachings as recorded in the Gospels.
The Resurrection also lays obligation upon the believers of Christ, to embrace the call to evangelization: The disciples witnessed the Risen Christ and did not keep the news to themselves- they shared it boldly despite the looming threat of persecution. Likewise every Christian is entrusted with the mission to spread the Gospel testifying to the life changing reality of Christ’s Resurrection.
The Resurrection imposes upon every follower of Christ the responsibility to practise love and mercy: Jesus’ victory was not one of conquest, but of sacrificial love. Easter challenges His followers to extend the same love to others – to forgive, to serve and to uplift the downtrodden and the marginalized.
In moments of loss and grief, Easter offers the assurance that death is not the end. Just as Christ rose so too shall those who believe in Him be raised to life as He comforted Martha and Mary at the death of their brother Lazarus saying, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, he who believes in me even though he dies yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die” (John 11:25-26).
Easter is not just a celebration – it is a transformation. It shifts the perspective of believers from despair to joy, from fear to faith, and from death of life. The empty tomb is the loudest proclamation of God’s boundless mercy and unshakeable love.
As Christians around the world gather in worship on this Easter Sunday, let this Easter be a renewal of our lives, a revival of faith, a commitment to Christ, and to the values He gave His life to.
Because Jesus lives, hope lives, love lives and we too shall live eternally.
“God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!”
-Ridley Casie Chitty
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