APRIL 5TH 2026 EASTER SUNDAY (YEAR A)

In the early hours before dawn, Mary goes to the tomb carrying grief, fear, and deep sorrow. Like anyone who has lost someone they love, she expects to find death and silence. Yet instead, she is met with something unimaginable, the tomb is empty. What begins in darkness and confusion quickly becomes a moment of profound transformation. At first there is bewilderment and disbelief. How could this be? But slowly, that confusion gives way to hope, wonder, and ultimately joy as Jesus reveals Himself alive to His followers. The pain of loss does not disappear instantly, but it is no longer the final word. The Resurrection reminds us that even in our deepest suffering, God is at work. Moments that feel barren, broken, or lifeless can become places where new life begins. Just as flowers push through hardened ground, God brings beauty out of despair, healing out of wounds, and life out of death. At Easter, we proclaim with confidence that Christ has conquered death. Our fears, griefs, and struggles are not the end of the story. In Him, there is always hope, renewal, and the promise that light will overcome darkness.

Adapted from Living with Christ— Triduum 2026– Christine Way Skinner Newmarket, ON