Alleluia, Christ is Risen, Alleluia, we are Risen. April 20, 2025

Every year we come to Easter and tell the same old story. We’ve been repeating ourselves for two thousand years. We’ve heard it all before. 

“He is not here; for he has been raised.” I want to be reminded that Easter is still true and still happening. I want to hear the same old story one more time. And it’s not because I think the story has changed since last year. It’s because my world and life have changed over the last year. It’s because I have changed over the last year. So, with every intention of repeating myself let me tell you the Easter story.

It happened “as the first day of the week was dawning.” Light was pushing back the darkness. Warmth was returning. A new day was beginning. If you’ve ever needed light and warmth to return to your life, if you’ve ever needed a second chance and the possibilities a new day offers, this story is for you. Alleluia. Christ is risen. 

“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.” They were there when Jesus died and was laid in the tomb. If you’ve ever had your heart broken by loss and laid someone or something you loved in the tomb, this story is for you. Alleluia. Christ is risen.

 “Suddenly there was a great earthquake” and “an angel of the Lord rolled back the stone” from the tomb and said, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised.” If you’ve ever needed some earthshaking good news, if you’ve ever needed hope, if you’ve ever lived as if death had the final word, this story is for you. Alleluia. Christ is risen.

This is not the day of resurrection. It is another day of resurrection. Alleluia. Christ is risen. That’s our story. And it’s worth repeating. So let me tell it to you one or a few more times again. 

Alleluia. Christ is risen. Alleluia. You and I are risen. Alleluia. We are risen.

May you and your Family have a most Blessed Easter.

Fr. Felix Antony, Fr. Shyju Jose and Deacon Miguel