Easter Encounters
– Br. Michael, ofm
Easter Encounters
Easter Greetings!
Spending time with the Resurrection accounts this Easter week has allowed for pondering, insights and Easter Hope to settle in me and my journey. Along with Easter Hope comes Easter Joy which has been a reminder of Christ Risen always with us. As we continue into the Easter Season, I offer two poems. I will be taking a pause from posting reflections over the next several weeks. I pray Easter Hope and Joy continue to fill you and your homes during this season of new life.
Much peace and all good.
The Empty Tomb
The empty tomb
calls us to be
messengers of the good news
like Mary Magdalene.
The empty tomb
calls us to be
filled with awe
like the myrrh bearing women.
The empty tomb
calls us to be
heralds of hope
like Simon Peter.
The empty tomb
calls us to be
renewed in faith
like the disciple Thomas.
The empty tomb
calls us to be
dwellings of love
like the apostle John.
The empty tomb
calls us to be
sanctuaries of the Holy Spirit
like Mother Mary.
The empty tomb
calls us to
new life and new vision
now and for ever.
Amen.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
In Breaking Bread
In the breaking of the bread
love is strengthened
truth is poured out
relationship is restored.
In the breaking of the bread
our Saviour
our Redeemer
our Way is made known.
In the breaking of the bread
we become one
we are called to serve
we become messengers of hope.
In the breaking of the bread
Christ has died
Christ is Risen
Christ continuously comes to us.
In the breaking of the bread
community gathers
we celebrate and remember
gifts and graces of love outpoured.
In the breaking of the bread
we know for the life of the world.
In the breaking of the bread.
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Easter Blessings!
Photo Credits:
Bruno van der Kraan
Mike Kenneally
