As I ponder the mystery of the season, there are twelve themes that I would put forward for reflection and prayer:
(1) A new day has dawned. (The LIGHT of Christ casts aside the darkness.)
(2) The promise of old has been fulfilled. (The long-awaited Jewish Messiah is the Christ and Savior of the entire world.)
(3) The breech is healed. (Jesus is the New Adam and the bridge between heaven and earth— he is the way to the Father.)
(4) The salvific work of Christ has redeemed us from the devil. (Our Lord paid the price that we could not pay.)
(5) While the primordial trespass brought suffering and death into the world– Christ’s fidelity ushers forth healing and life. (The damage from the primordial garden is repaired and we are called to faith and hope in Christ.)
(6) Nothing will ever be the same again. (The course of human history has changed; Christ’s victory changes everything.)
(7) Death is conquered if not entirely undone. (The war is over but a few battles must still be fought because of our fallen nature and the spite of the devil.)
(8) We no longer need fear the specter of death. (Jesus tells us, “Be not afraid.”)
(9) The grave will not consume us. (Neither the grave nor hell is the end of the story for those who walk with Christ.)
10) No one need live in vain. (Our Lord reveals to us the loving face and mercy of God.)
(11) Like the apostles we are called as witnesses to the saving truth. (Both faith and charity, if real, must be given away or shared.)
(12) Christ becomes the pattern of our discipleship: we must die with Christ if we hope to live with him. (The paschal mystery calls to us as missionary disciples.)
Have a blessed Easter!
—Father Joe Jenkins
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