Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

Christians around the world fasted for forty days, walked with Jesus in his Passion, and arrived at an empty tomb on the third day. We hear, with the women who went to the tomb on the third day, the angel proclaim 'He is not here; He has risen!' (Luke 24:6).

Throughout scripture, we hear how he made himself be known: in the breaking of the bread, physical presence and eating a morsel of fish in their company (Luke 24:3-32; 24:36-43). In the Gospel of John, after allowing Thomas to touch his wounds, for he doubted the truth of Jesus presence, Jesus says something for us today: Blessed are those who have not seen (the physical presence of Jesus) and yet have believed. (John 20:29).

We, who have been baptized into the death and new life of Jesus, are called to be His witnesses and make the presence of the risen Lord known to the world. Our baptismal promises serves as a guide:

- Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the
prayers?
- Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
- Will you proclaim by word and example the good  news of God in Christ?
- Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself?
- Will you strive for justice and peace among all  people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
- Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God's creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of
   the Earth?
How will you be a witness to our Risen Lord today? Where can you shine the Light and Love of Christ in our community?​​