Romans 6:3-11, Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4 or, 1 Corinthians
5:6-8, (Vigil Readings), , , , , Luke 24:1-12, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17,
22-23, John 20:1-9
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/040410.shtml
FRESH BREAD
"Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough, unleavened
loaves, as it were; Christ our Passover has been sacrificed." —1
Corinthians 5:7
Alleluia! Jesus has risen! He's alive! Alleluia!
For many Christians, the good news of Jesus' resurrection from the dead
isn't "news" anymore. It's old. They've heard it (or not heard it) for
years. Instead of being evangelized to Christianity, they have been
immunized to it. They mistakenly think that the lukewarm version of Easter
they've received is all there is to the good news.
We must get rid of the old yeast of sin. We must repent of compromising
with the values of the world and of thereby letting the risen Christ be
upstaged by NCAA basketball, major league baseball, spring break,
chocolate Easter bunnies, or even marshmallow chicks. We must proclaim
Jesus' resurrection with power by making major financial moves and
lifestyle changes — all because of the risen Christ (see Acts 4:33-35).
Jesus died and was buried because of our sins. Unless we break out of the
tomb of sin, we will not be witnesses for the risen Christ but
anti-witnesses. We will conceal the risen Lord rather than reveal Him.
Therefore, we must ask for the forgiveness of our sins through His name
(Acts 10:43). On the first Easter Sunday evening, Jesus offered us
forgiveness (Jn 20:23). We must repent if we are to be credible witnesses
for the risen Jesus.
Prayer: Father, on this first day of Easter, I renew my baptismal
promises; I give my life to you.
Promise: "Since you have been raised up in company with Christ, set your
heart on what pertains to higher realms where Christ is seated at God's
right hand." —Col 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus! He is risen! The tomb is empty! Alleluia!
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1, 2010 through May 31, 2010
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, October 9, 2009
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granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
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