This “everything” that is the risen Christ opens our life to hope./Este “todo” que es Cristo resucitado abre nuestra vida a la esperanza.—Pope Francis, last homily, Easter 2025
“We love to think of Easter as the feast of dazzling light.” Joan Chittister, O.S.B. wrote in Vision and Viewpoint e-newsletter. “On the contrary, Easter is raw reality. Easter stands in stark witness, not to the meaning of death, but to the meaning of what it is to go on despite death, in the face of death—because of death.” With the death of Pope Francis we have lived this raw reality in a very deep way this year; Easter did stand out in dark contrast to death, but the empty tomb gives us hope; hope of new life for Pope Francis as well as all of us.
In spite of death we go on. “To celebrate Easter means to stand in the light of the empty tomb and decide what to do next,” said Chittister. A conclave that elected a new pope was held this past week, we have also celebrated Flores de Mayo as well as First Communions and Confirmations; we carry the pain and sadness of death knowing that Easter is the feast “that gives meaning to life. It is the feast that never ends.”
“After Easter, the tomb stands open for all of us to enter. If Jesus is risen then you and I have no choice but to go into the tomb, put on the leftover garments ourselves, and follow Jesus back to Galilee...” where we will be his eyes, his feet, and his hands. “Jesus is about dazzling light,” Chittister says, “but only if it shines through us.”
Showcasing SHA talent: Grant in 4th shows us Jesus appearing to his disciples after the resurrection.
God bless,
Mrs. Alhadef
4th grade Aide
Campus Minister