Reflection Date: April 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
Daily Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45
Children of God:
I could not forget the first Easter message of Pope Leo XIV in 2025.
Standing before the world on Easter morning, he began with a simple greeting.
He said, “Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ.”
That was deep!
The first message of the risen Lord was not judgment or explanation. It was peace.
That greeting came after betrayal, suffering, and death on the cross.
The disciples were afraid and confused during those days. Yet the risen Christ chose to begin again with peace.
That is deep because it tells us what resurrection truly brings into the world.
In the gospel of John, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early while it was still dark and discovered that the stone was removed.
She ran to tell Peter and the beloved disciple, and they hurried toward the tomb.
One looked inside and saw the burial cloths lying there, and the other entered and saw and believed.
What inspirations can we draw from this Easter story?
First, the resurrection begins with a small discovery that changes everything.
The Easter story did not begin with a loud celebration. It began with a simple observation: the stone was removed.
Mary Magdalene noticed it first and ran to tell the disciples.
Sometimes the greatest turning point in life begins with a small sign that something is different.
Many times, faith also begins with small realizations.
A quiet prayer, a moment of reflection, or a small act of kindness can awaken new hope.
The resurrection reminds us that God often starts transforming our lives through simple signs that lead us to deeper belief.
Second, the resurrection brings peace to hearts that are troubled.
The disciples lived in fear after the crucifixion.
Their hopes seemed buried with Jesus in the tomb.
Later in the same chapter, the risen Jesus appeared to the disciples and greeted them with the words, “Peace be with you.”
The good news is: Peace is still the first gift of the risen Christ today.
When life becomes uncertain or when problems weigh heavily on us, the resurrection reminds us that Christ comes not to condemn but to calm our fears and restore our courage.
We can pause and ask ourselves some questions for reflection. Do I notice the small signs of hope that God places in my life each day? When fear or uncertainty enters my heart, do I allow the greeting of Jesus, “Peace be with you,” to guide my thoughts and decisions? And as I celebrate Easter, how do I share the peace of the risen Christ with the people around me?
Children of God:
Happy Easter!
Every Easter reminds us that despair is never the final chapter.
Christ continues to rise in every act of love, forgiveness, and courage.
His greeting of peace continues to echo in every heart that believes.
Happy Easter!
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