In Silence, We Await...

We spent Good Friday reflecting on the passion and death of our Lord.  During the liturgy, the Passion was read, and all had the opportunity to Venerate the Cross and receive Communion.  All exited the Church in silence.

That silence continues today on Holy Saturday, when we await the Resurrection of the Lord.  Tonight (at 7pm at CTK), we celebrate the Easter Vigil.  The Vigil begins with the “Service of Light” – where the Church is in darkness.  A fire is lit at the entrance of the church, and from that fire, the Paschal Candle is lit, as is the charcoal used with the incense.  From the Paschal Candle – one flame – everybody in the Church receives the light with their individual candles.  Looking up at the ceiling is a truly remarkable scene – the Church is lit up from the candles.

This shows that the light of Christ can dispel anything – even death itself.  Whatever is stressing us out or causing us trouble, may we remember the power of Christ’s Light and Resurrection.

Before the celebrations commence tonight, we still wait in silence to reflect on the season that was (Lent), and the season to come (Easter).  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available from 11-11:30am and 3-3:30pm – a great way to prepare for the season ahead!  Might this Easter Season be a time of new beginnings, joy, renewal, and peace.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

Chris Hughes