Easter Reflection

The current global epidemic means that for the first time in living memory, Easter rituals around the world will not be celebrated in large groups of worshipers.  In normal times, rituals of Easter remind us that God does not abandon us and through God's love, darkness in our lives shall pass and all life shall be renewed. At St John's, Holy Week was recognised in small gatherings in homerooms.

Whatever challenges humanity may face, the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus brings hope to all peoples.  Jesus gives us an example of patient endurance and faithfulness in suffering. Suffering is something we all encounter. It is not something that anyone likes, but sometimes we cope with it better than at other times.

As we move in uncertain times around the world, may we remain faithful to the God of Love who created us in his image, and who calls us to love one another, especially in times of suffering.

Easter Prayer

Live Resurrection Now

We live resurrection by lives that demonstrate joy and hope.

We live resurrection by transcending the ordinary moment into something

extraordinary.

We live resurrection by offering forgiveness leading to possible reconciliation.

We live resurrection by not giving into fear.

We live resurrection by breaking the shackles of cowardice.

We live resurrection by going the extra distance.

We live resurrection by seeing opportunities rather than difficulties.

We live resurrection when we undertake random as well as deliberate acts of kindness.

We live resurrection when we seek creative solutions to problems.

We live resurrection when we don’t resort to violence in thought, word and deed, but change

through dialogue.

We live resurrection when we are not afraid of death and see life beyond the grave.

Amen