May Jesus Christ be praised and may his holy Mother pray for us.
The tomb is empty. For
several weeks we have journeyed to Jerusalem with the Lord Jesus. We traveled with him and we saw his power of healing.
We listened carefully to him and we heard
of his great mercy. We heard the promise
of the Lord Jesus that he would conquer death. We heard the promise that the tomb would not hold
him bound. We joined with the large crowds
and acclaimed him as the triumphant king when he entered Jerusalem. We joined the small group of disciples at the table
with their master. We joined with Mary and
with John and with Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross. And we accompanied the body of the Lord Jesus to
the tomb in the garden. And now, the tomb
is empty. With Peter, and with John, and
with Mary Magdalene, we are witnesses of these things. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Preached at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church, Monroe, NC
