Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Readings
Sentence
Collect for Easter Sunday
Easter Homily by the Reverend Ross Downes
Easter Reflection by the Reverend Faye Davenport
Anthem: He is Risen
Lesson: Acts 10:34-43
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: St John 20:1-18
We have been buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
Eternal giver of life and light,
this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ;
renew your Church with the Spirit given to us in baptism,
that we may worship you in sincerity and truth,
and shine as a light in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
So Many words to use. So many experiences with which to grapple. So much excitement.
It’s Easter day! The tomb is empty. Christ is Risen.
Where do we start? What do we do? What do we think? What does this mean?
Late on Thursday afternoon I was in the supermarket doing my weekly grocery shopping. While waiting at the check-out I watched a young man with what I think was a number of Easter eggs in a small box. I couldn’t hear the conversation between the check-out operator and the man. Suddenly and unexpectedly.... Read more...
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