April 20, 2022

“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant, holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!”

It may seem obvious, but the resurrection is ALWAYS connected to the crucifixion. All the great Easter hymns, like the one above, make that clear.And vice versa. Good Friday is always connected to Easter Sunday.  As the Apostle Paul says, “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25)

This means that with every bad thing that has happened, is happening, will happen in your life, there will always be a concomitant redemption. No exceptions!

“O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Wednesday in Easter Week – BCP)