Christ is Risen! He has risen indeed! Alleluia!
On this most sacred of nights we acknowledge the fact that Christ has triumphed over the tomb of sin and death. Our readings took us upon a journey down salvation history and this journey culminated with the Good News of our Risen Lord. At times it may seem that there is no hope for our world which has been touched by both sin and death. We cannot give into such despair for our world or self for our Lord has truly risen.
Despite dying on the cross He rose forth on the third day. So too, we who have entered into the waters of baptism, or will soon enter into these waters this night, must remember that our life follows a similar path. Through baptism we have been plunged into the death of our old self and we rise forth from these waters as a new creation in Christ Jesus. Not just for a moment, but for our whole life. Let us continue to pray for these individuals, who will soon enter into the waters of baptism, or will be received fully into the Church. May their “yes” to the Lord remain their whole life as our “yes” to Him should remain forever and not just for a passing moment.
May this most holy of nights bring forth true desire in ourself to live for the Lord and to be filled with that great hope which springs forth from the empty tomb.
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