Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
After the somberness of Lent, after the pain of Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, after the emptiness of Holy Saturday, we arrive at the tomb on the first day of the week at early dawn to find it empty, and we are greeted with the question, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”
In the darkness the fire was kindled; that light shone in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
Faced with an empty tomb, light in the darkness, the recollection of God’s saving deeds through history, and the renewal of our baptismal vows, the only proper response to be made is, “Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!”
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad. This is the day Christ broke the bonds of sin and death. This is the day we celebrate promises fulfilled. This is the day we know life is changed, not ended. This is the day of Resurrection. This is Easter.
Over the next month and a half or so, let us celebrate that victory. Let us proclaim with a joyful voice that Christ is risen from the grave. Let us rejoice that death is conquered and we are free. Let us join with Christ, and invite others to join, in that wonderful heavenly banquet celebrating the vanquishing of hell and our new life.
Good Christians all, rejoice and sing – The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
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