We are saddened to hear the news that the Holy Father has died and has returned to his father's house, at the age of 88.
He will be remembered for his us value of the Gospel, living out these values with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised. He will also be remembered for the great joy he brought to the church, greeting all with his warm smile.
May the choirs of angels come to greet him and speed you to paradise.
Requiescat in pace, Papa Francisco
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4 days ago
Good morning,
Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. Happy Easter!
Jesus is risen, just as He said! Can we believe it? Can we believe in the truth of Easter? This is a question at surface level, we all would answer, yes, that’s why we’re celebrating! But, today, you may ponder this on a deeper level.
This question was not just posed to us; it was a question for some of the disciples themselves, before they saw the Risen Jesus. In the Gospel from today, we hear that Mary of Magdala went to the tomb and saw that He was no longer there, so she ran to Simon Peter and the other disciple, who Jesus loved. They themselves then ran to the tomb.
It does not say this in the scriptures, but I’m more than certain that they asked themselves the question; do I believe it? So much so, they ran to the tomb for proof.
Today throughout the world there resounds the message proclaimed two thousand years ago from Jerusalem: “Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, has been raised!” (…) Jesus Christ is risen! He alone has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life. He, the living One, is himself that path. He is the Way: the way that leads to life, the way of peace, reconciliation and fraternity.
What I love about the scripture from today is that ‘the other disciple’ is not named. I always feel that this is an invitation for us – we are that other disciple, who went with Simon Peter to look into the tomb. We are invited to gaze upon the place where our Lord no longer lies. We are invited to see that He is truly risen.
What I also love about the scripture from the day is the final line; ‘For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead’. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to comprehend the risen Lord, I will always believe it, but will I always understand it fully? I think not. I feel this final line gives it validation; we may not always fully understand the risen Lord, but we will always be invited to look into the tomb and see to believe.
Which leads me back to my first question; do you believe in the truth of Easter? Today, you are invited to go to the tomb where he no longer is. Gaze in, He is no longer there. He is risen, alleluia.
Easter wishes of joy and love,
Have a blessed Easter Sunday,
God Bless.
Mr Lovell 💜✝️
Artwork - Tanglewood Atelier
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5 days ago
Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia.
He has conquered sin and destroyed death. Like a small seed, that light has been given to us to protect it and make it grow. (Pope Francis, 2025).
May you find great joy in the resurection.
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5 days ago
Good morning,
Today is Holy Saturday. Jesus lays silent in the tomb. We wait for the glory of the resurection, but it is exactly that, a time of waiting, a time of silence. We mourn what we have lost, Christ.
His disciples scattered in fear that they too would face a painful death, but our Blessed Mother stayed steadfast. She waited, just as we do, in perfect hope that her Son would soon rise again.
Mother Mary kept vigil on Holy Saturday in prayerful anticipation of Jesus’ resurrection. She knew her Son would rise. She had hope beyond hope. Her faith was certain. Her love kept her vigilant as she awaited the return of her Son.
For many centuries, it has been suggested that the first person to witness the resurrected Christ was His own mother.
For this reason, Holy Saturday is an ideal day to ponder the heart of our Blessed Mother. There are several times in Scripture where we are told that Our Blessed Mother, Mary, pondered the mysteries of her Son’s life in her heart. She was one of the few who stood by Him in His agony and death. She stood before the Cross and prayerfully pondered His perfect sacrifice. Our Blessed Mother held His dead body in her arms and pondered where His spirit had gone. And today she keeps vigil, pondering His imminent return to her.
Today, as we wait for the glory of the resurection, ponder with your own heart. Try to unite your heart with hers. Try to tuly understand what she waits and hopes for. Try to experience her faith, her trust and her joyful expectation.
It is a worldly norm to have a heart full of despair and confusion. So many have lost hope in the new life that awaits them. So many people today need the hope that was so alive in the heart of our Blessed Mother that first Holy Saturday.
Ponder the reality of Holy Saturday in silence this day and allow the heart of our Blessed Mother to inspire you and draw you more deeply into her life of faith, hope and love.
Wishes of hope,
God Bless.
Mr Lovell ✝️💜
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6 days ago
