"Through Christ's passion, His burial in the tomb and
His glorious resurrection, we come to realize the enormity of the Lord's
sacrifice for us. We may feel unworthy of His love who paid so high a price for
our salvation. Let us not be afraid. Let's allow ourselves to be taken – even
seized – with Easter joy. As we proclaim on Easter Sunday, 'Christ indeed from
death is risen, our new life obtaining.'
"In the Gospel of John, chapter 10, Jesus says the shepherd
calls his own sheep by name, 'I am the Good Shepherd and I know mine.' In
chapter 20, how much fear and doubt must have gripped Mary of Magdala as she
stood by the tomb? There, it was Jesus who rescued Mary from her fears and
darkness by calling her name. Listen carefully.
Mary thought she had discovered the Risen Lord, but it was the Risen
Lord who discovered her. Jesus calls out to each of us by name today as He did
the very first Easter Sunday. His promise fulfilled. His word brings life, 'I
am the Good Shepherd and I know mine.'
"Jesus waits for you and me, embracing us in our moments of
greatest need and desire. Welcome the love of God into your life. Share it
those around you, especially the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers.
In this way, we proclaim with Mary, 'I have seen the Lord.' Sing joyfully, 'the
Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.'
Happy Easter!"
"I will sing to the Lord as long as I live:
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being."
~Psalm 104:33
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