The Lord is Risen, Alleluia!

by Fr. Robert Aliunzi  |  04/19/2025  |  Weekly Reflection

Dear friends,

I want to wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter! As we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on this glorious Easter Sunday, let us rejoice in the profound truth that shapes our faith: He is Risen!

In the darkness of the tomb, Jesus Christ conquered death and sin, emerging victorious in the light of eternal life. This triumph is not just a historical event but a living reality that not only transforms our lives today but forever.

As we rejoice in the Resurrection on this Easter Day, I invite you to continue reflecting on the profound implications of this eternal mystery. May our reflection give us the virtue of hope, a virtue which is so dearly needed, especially in the world in which we are living now characterized by darkness and despair. Let us be reminded that no matter what challenges we face, we can always trust in the power of God to overcome them because Christ's Resurrection brings us hope.

The Resurrection is also a call to new life in Christ. As we renew our baptismal promises during the liturgy, let us surrender our old selves and rise anew in the likeness of Christ. Let us allow the joy and hope of the Resurrection to fill our hearts so that we may be renewed in our faith, revitalized in our love for one another, and exude radiance with the light of Christ.

This year's Easter celebrations also take on new significance with the completion of our new Perpetual Adoration Chapel. The official opening of our doors for perpetual adoration will begin this Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, following the 9:00am daily Mass. We invite you to come and experience the beauty of our new chapel and to deepen your devotion to the Divine Mercy and to the Eucharist. Come, let us worship, adore, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord together as a family, for a family that prays together and eats together stays together.

May the Risen Lord bless you and your family this Easter season and beyond. I love you!