‘I have risen and I am with you still. Alleluia!’
Praising the goodness and mercy of God is our central and joyful purpose within the Easter Sunday liturgy.
The scripture for today’s celebration proclaims God’s ultimate victory over death.
The One hung on a tree and laid in the tomb is no longer rejected, but raised to be appointed judge of the living and of the dead (First Reading and Gospel).
Christ is forever the cornerstone (Psalm) and, having taken his place at the right hand of God (Second Reading), he continues to offer to us the priceless gift of a share in his life.
Let’s pray, during this Easter week, that Christ’s constant, faithful love will raise us up to fresh encouragement and greater hope, so that we may bear witness to his resurrection in our daily lives. Amen.
