Easter Sunday

 This is the day the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia

On the first day of the week, at the first sign of dawn, the women went to the tomb with the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rollled away from the tomb, but on entering discovered that the body of the Lord Jesus was not there. (Luke 24:1)

Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell the disciples. And there, coming to met them, was Jesus. "Greetings" he said. And the women came up to him and, falling down before him, clasped his feet. Then Jesus said to them, 'do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers that they must leave for Galilee; they will see me there'. (Matthew 28:8)

 

I rejoice like all of creation,

sailing on springtime’s seed-bearing breezes,

and like the lily’s trumpet,

I open wide my throat and my heart

to join with all of heaven and earth

in singing out the symphony of Joy

at Easter’s annual return.

(section of An Easter Psalm)

Reflection

The Resurrection of Jesus. Death is overcome. The fullness of life is not only promised but made real.

Resurrection moments.

Addiction faced. Love renewed. Friendship rekindled. Trust re-established. Relationship transformed. Fears overcome. Dreams revived. Faith re-awakened