April 5, 2026
The Resurrection of the Lord
Everything Is New
They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. This man God raised on the third day…
Acts 10:39-40

Peter and John’s footrace to Jesus’ tomb, full of incredulous anticipation, signals that nothing can be the same if death has lost its sting. With the resurrection, everything is as new and fresh as the dawn of Creation. We see this in the Easter Vigil: the light piercing the darkness of the night, our exultant song of praise, the Word announcing our redemption and God’s fidelity to his promises, our bap­tismal vows made new again, the appearance of the Risen Lord in the breaking of the bread. All of these oft-repeated actions live in the eternal present of God’s merciful love.

Benedict XVI liked to say that we are Christians by becoming Christians over and over again. That speaks not so much to our not getting it right as it does to the spring of water that never runs dry, bringing life and freshness to all it touches. On this Easter day, God desires to renew his promises in our very flesh. 

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

- Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A.

Acts 10:34a, 37-43 ✚ Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 ✚ Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 ✚ John 20:1-9 or Matthew 28:1-10
The fresco of Resurrection in church, Svateho Cyrila Metodeje probably by František Sequens (19th century), Prague, Czech Republic. Image by Renáta Sedmáková | stock.adobe.com
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A Big Butterfly on God's Shoulder
April 5, 2026 at 02:46 PM

This Easter day I heard a voice of God through the Homily. We are called to be Christians by becoming Christians over and over again in our every day and every moment of life. Also, when we should always think of our knots of life, where God is always there and protects us. Indeed, He is always there and helps us.

Gary
April 5, 2026 at 01:52 PM

I am with you Jesus. Guide me on my path. Amen!

freeter
April 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Amen! A Blessed Easter to the LF family! :)

CBR
April 5, 2026 at 09:18 AM

The Lord has risen today hallelujah God bless u all happy Easter

PeggyR
April 5, 2026 at 08:40 AM

A Blessed and Joyous Easter to all the LFF, Jane and Ken, all the people of the world who need to experience Jesus’ Peace. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Kjc
April 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Peggy R and Bill thanks for remembering me and Jane and. Crazy times last few weeks, church changing mass schedules at last minute. Being on those schedules hectic. Besides schedules sites have been consolidated. I am praying for the living faith family please keep praying for Amy and Dennis and now Nicole who needs our prayers. Mass this morning was packed families and children was an experience again. Praying right now and at adoration this afternoon. Ken

Kjc
April 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Anne L.
April 5, 2026 at 08:31 AM

Alleluia, He is risen! Happy Easter to all.

Salina (not in control)
April 5, 2026 at 08:24 AM

Read about how these disciples reacted to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! *** Mary Magdalene and the other Mary in Matthew 28:1, 5-8, “The Sabbath day was now over. It was dawn on the first day of the week. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb… The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified. He is not here! He has risen, just as He said He would! Come and see the place where He was lying. Go quickly! Tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from...
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Salina (not in control)
April 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM

The Resurrection of A King by Tommee Profitt https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcAKor7_HoiXmJvaWmPMvi4EXIIRBzWY&si=ndwxbku3PGSz6GlC

Cheryl
April 5, 2026 at 07:52 AM

A happy and joyous Easter to LFF and all peoples throughout the world

Mike
April 5, 2026 at 08:39 AM

Alleluia!

Sandy K
April 5, 2026 at 07:34 AM

A blessed Easter to all as we celebrate our risen Lord! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Debbie H
April 5, 2026 at 07:18 AM

Happy Easter LFF!

Scott
April 5, 2026 at 06:47 AM

Blessed resurrection day. Today there is a celebration that Jesus takes the darkness of sins and takes those sins to the unite himself with his “ABBA”!our Creator, Our Father and lives again in our hearts. Today the celebration of new life, new commitment, new promises all because of the love that God sent down to love, die and rise all in the name of the many names we proclaim the Holy One today Let us all proclaim and shout, “Alleluia,Christ is risen!” Christ is risen , indeed!’ Alleluia have a blessed celebration of the resurrection day Living Faith Family.

Bill L
April 5, 2026 at 04:08 AM

Welcome to the newly Baptized, Confirmed and those receiving their 1st Communion. May we share this Easter Sunday with you. May we be like Peter and John, as Fr. Dennis says, and race to see the Risen Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! You are in our prayers, Ken.

The fresco of Resurrection in church, Svateho Cyrila Metodeje probably by František Sequens (19th century), Prague, Czech Republic. Image by Renáta Sedmáková | stock.adobe.com
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