"I am the resurrection and the life," says the Lord; "he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die."
     John 11: 25-26a

Reflection:
Life can begin again!        The stone is rolled back.
The tomb is empty.

Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!

After crucifixion, resurrection...           Alleluia!
After Good Friday, Easter...
After death, life... 

Jesus lives!
He lives.
He lives.

And, because he lives,               Rising after dying -
We shall live also!                Hoping after despairing -
Rejoicing after grieving -
Believing after doubting - 

...from slavery into freedom
...from defeat into victory
...from darkness into light
...from despair into hope
...from doubt ;into belief
...from sadness into joy
...from death into life

Easter triumph
Easter joy

Raised up                      Death is put to death.
Word kept                    The beginning again can begin.
Promise fulfilled

Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Almighty God, make us certain that because he lives we shall live also, and grant that all who have been baptized into Christ's death and resurrection may rise to newness of life. Amen

Contributed by Pastor Richard
Published Monday May 12, 2003
Week 24 of Liturgical Year B