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SATURDAY, EASTER VIGIL<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Mt 28: 1-10<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n NEW GLOWING LIFE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n Traveling by train through a long tunnel brings darkness, suffocation, and anxious waiting. Yet, when the train bursts into light, there is relief. There is always a fresh breath, a sigh of joy, and a sense of renewal at the end of the tunnel. Easter is much like that moment. After the journey through the shadows of Lent and the sorrow of Good Friday, Easter Sunday shines forth with joy, hope, and new life. Easter proclaims new life. Easter signifies a glowing life. Jesus suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried, but on the third day He rose again. The empty tomb is never a fiction but it is truly a historical reality. The attempts of the authorities to suppress the truth only highlight its authenticity. Without the Resurrection, Christianity would never have taken root. There would be no martyrs, saints, churches, or living faith. The vibrant belief in Christ that has spread across the world, exists because Jesus is risen, and His Resurrection gifts us a life that cannot be destroyed.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n The Gospel tells us that Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early in the morning. There she encountered the angel who declared, \u201cHe is risen,\u201d and entrusted her with the mission of announcing the same message to the disciples. She became the first herald of the Resurrection, her heart overflowing with joy. Her joy was born of restored hope restored, fulfilled love, and renewed life. Because she sought the Lord with deep love, she was rewarded with an extraordinary encounter and mission. Her life began to glow with new meaning.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n This same new life is offered to us. Like Mary Magdalene, if we seek the Lord with love, think of Him, and walk toward Him, we too will encounter the risen Christ and become witnesses of His Resurrection. As Saint Paul reminds us, we must die to sin to rise to new life. By resisting temptation, the Easter glow becomes visible in us. Easter calls us to be people of movement, guided by the Spirit, not stagnant in sin. May the glow of our resurrected lives draw others into the joy of Easter.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n Response: Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Copyright \u00a92026 \u00a9Springs of Living Water\u00a0 http:\/\/springs.carmelmedia.in<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SATURDAY, EASTER VIGIL \u00a0 Mt 28: 1-10 \u00a0 NEW GLOWING LIFE \u00a0 Traveling by train through a long tunnel brings darkness, suffocation, and anxious waiting. Yet, when the train bursts into light, there is relief. There is always a fresh breath, a sigh of joy, and a sense of renewal at the end of the … <\/p>\n
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