Easter Sunday – “Make Your Way”
The morning comes and grief turns to fear and then to astonishment and joy! The message is clear; Jesus is not dead, and they are given instructions to make their way to Galilee where he will meet with all the disciples. And so, we make our way this morning to meet the risen Christ on the shores where the disciples were called and where we are called once again to be the Christ’s risen Body on the way to liberation from death into renewed life, renewed journeys, forevermore.
I will call to mind the deed of the Lord; I will remember your wonders of old. I will meditate on all your work and muse on your mighty deed. Your way, O God , is holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have displayed your might among the peoples. With your strong arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Excerpts from Psalm 77
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Matthew 28:1-10
Alleluia !
He is risen !!
God of Renewed Life,
We give you thanks for Ultimate Good News—Life wins!
On this day of celebration of the rising of Jesus, the Christ, we open ourselves to our destination: your unending love.
We know that whenever we need direction, we have only to begin the journey afresh and you will come alongside.
Thank you, Spirit, for the wind beneath our wings, the pep in our step, the flame of desire for life and love renewed.
Amen and Buen Camino!