Alleluia! He is risen! In the quiet darkness of that first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb carrying the weight of grief, only to find the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Soon Peter and the beloved disciple ran, drawn by confusion and hope, and in that simple yet profound moment, the Gospel tells us, “he saw and believed.” They did not yet understand everything, but something had changed. The Resurrection did not unfold with immediate clarity; it began as a spark of faith in the midst of uncertainty. In our own lives, we often stand in that same place seeking understanding, carrying burdens, wondering where God is in it all. Easter reminds us that even when we do not fully see, God is already at work bringing life out of death.
As a parish family here at St. Francis Solanus, we are invited to enter into that same journey of faith. The empty tomb is not simply a sign of what has happened, but a promise of what God continues to do in us. The Risen Christ meets us in our questions, our struggles, and our hopes, calling us forward with quiet assurance. Like the beloved disciple, we are invited to see and believe, not because we have every answer, but because we trust the One who has conquered death. May this Easter renew in each of us a deeper confidence that no darkness is too great, no stone too heavy, and no tomb too final for the power of Christ’s Resurrection.
Alleluia!
This Easter bulletin is the perfect place to hit the most people. Please know that Blessing Hospital has a new computer system. In the changeover from the old system to the new, the Church affiliation for everyone was wiped out. When you register for any procedure, make sure you tell them not only that you are Catholic, but that you belong to St. Francis Solanus Church. This allows everyone to better care for your spiritual needs while in the hospital. Not only will “pastoral care” at the hospital know who to contact in a serious emergency, but also the priest visit and pull a list, as well as we have a team that checks on you and visits during your hospital stay. All those things can only happen if you list St. Francis Solanus as your parish.
A short request: Keep my seminary classmate, Fr. Seth Brown, and I in your prayers. We celebrate 13 years since our ordination as transitional deacons, April 6, 2013. Once a deacon, always a deacon, to live in service of the gospel.
I pray you have a Blessed Easter Sunday, and a fruitful Easter Season. Remember that Easter Sunday begins 50 days of the celebration of Easter! Keep celebrating and giving thanks for the gift of the resurrection!! Safe travels to and from your family gatherings and trips. May God continue to bless you and all you love. I am so grateful to be your pastor and to be growing together with you all in the life of faith. From myself and Fr. Ken, as well as Deacon Wayne and Deacon Dennis, and the parish staff, HAPPY EASTER! He is Risen! Alleluia!