St. Matthew Catholic Church

Weekly Message     

Resurrection Be Visible Daily

Dear brothers and sisters,   

      Christ is risen - Alleluia! In this radiant light of the Resurrection, we are invited to see ourselves, others and the world anew.

     Our garden and trees in winter looks dead - dry soil, bare branches, no color. But beneath the surface, life is quietly waiting. When spring comes, everything begins to bloom again. God brings life where we only see endings. When we feel spiritually dry or distant from God, Easter reminds us that new life is already beginning within us.

     Easter is not only the celebration of Christ’s victory over death; it is the revelation of true life. In a world often marked by fear, division, and woundedness, Easter calls us to become instruments of peace. The empty tomb is a mission. It tells us that love is stronger than hatred, mercy stronger than judgment, and light stronger than darkness.

     A young professional, tired after a long day, waited at a bus stop and noticed a homeless man everyone else was avoiding. Feeling uncomfortable but choosing not to ignore him, he approached and asked his name - Michael. They shared a brief conversation, and the young man later bought him a sandwich. As the bus arrived, Michael softly thanked him—not just for the food, but for truly seeing and paying attention to him.

     Easter is not only something we celebrate, it is something we live. Every act of forgiveness, every choice for peace, is a sign that Christ is risen. Let us make that resurrection visible in our world. Let us go forth, then, as Easter people proclaiming with our lives what we profess with our lips: Christ is risen. He is truly risen. Alleluia!

Peace & Blessings

Msgr. Xavier Pappu
                     Insert:  Giving to God/Dar a Dios.pdf

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