As we come together to celebrate the joyful Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the heart of our Christian faith: Love is stronger than hate. Life is stronger than death. Hope always rises again.

Easter is not just the end of Holy Week—it is a new beginning. It is light breaking through the darkness, a message from God that nothing is beyond saving, no one is too far gone, and all things can be made new.

The Resurrection isn’t only something that happened long ago—it still changes lives today. Jesus rose not just for a few, but for everyone. His rising from the grave is God’s promise that all people, in every place and circumstance, are invited into new life, healing, and love.

Easter is a time of renewal. It’s a chance to reflect on what really matters. What kind of world do we want to live in? How can we help bring more kindness, justice, and peace into the lives of others? The Resurrection calls us to move away from selfishness, anger, and division—and to step into lives filled with compassion, mercy, and love.

The empty tomb reminds us to let go of what holds us back: bitterness, fear, hatred, pride. These things don’t belong in a heart filled with God’s Spirit. Just as Jesus gave His life and rose again, we are invited to let go of the old so that something better can grow in us. When we do this, we don’t just remember the Resurrection—we live it.

As we walk through Holy Week, we are not meant to stand at a distance. We walk with Jesus through the suffering of the world—through injustice, loneliness, grief, and pain. But Easter tells us that this is not the end of the story. The dawn always comes. Light breaks through. Hope returns.

And with it comes a call:

• Turn places of hate into places of love.
• Make strangers into neighbours.
• Help each person feel seen, heard, and loved.

The good news of Easter is for everyone. No one is outside the reach of God’s love. No person or place is beyond hope. As followers of the risen Christ, we are called to bring healing, reconciliation, and renewal—wherever we are.

So let this Easter be a fresh start. Rise with Christ into a new way of living—lives that shine with grace, peace, and purpose. Let us be Resurrection people: people of hope, joy, and love. Let us see everyone as a beloved child of God, worthy of care, dignity, and redemption.

Because Christ is risen. And nothing will ever be the same.

Alleluia, Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!