April 21, 2019

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! 

Instead of saying hello, early Christians usually greeted each other with this salutation. Christians in the Holy Land use this even today.  

By saying this, they acknowledge that the Resurrection changes everything. Now we know that death is not the dark end that we will see each other again and that justice and peace will be restored when we see the Savior face to face. These aren't pious platitudes but what we know from the life of Jesus.  

Better yet, it helps put the pain and resentments of our lives in context. He is with us through the suffering and loneliness until we are lifted up.  

I wish you a joyous Easter that touches your heart. I pray that the miraculous power of the Resurrection allows our parishes to accomplish marvelous things in this next year! Peace be with you.