Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

The Month of April Dedicated both to Devotion to the Eucharist and Devotion to the Holy Spirit

In other years: Saint Laborius, Bishop of Le Mans, Patron Saint of the Cathedral and Archdiocese of Paderborn, Germany (d.396)

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 56 The Abbot's Table

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: Gn 1:1-2:2; Resp Ps 104 or Ps 33; Gn 22:1-18; Resp Ps 16; Ex 14;15-15:1; Resp Ps (Ex 15); Is 54:5-14; Resp Ps 30; Is 55:1-11; Resp Ps (Is 12); Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Resp Ps 19; Ezk 36:16-17a, 18-28; Resp Ps 42-43 or Resp (Is 12)  or Ps 51; Rm 6:3-11; Gospel Acclamation Ps 118; Mt 28:1-10

Easter Sunday Mass: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Resp Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Sequence (Victimae paschali laudes); Jn 20:1-9

Yes, Christ my hope is arisen.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US. 

JESUS, OUR RESURRECTION,

SPIRIT OF LOVE AND JOY,

HAVE MERCY ON US.

Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. 

He is not here, for He has been raised from the dead just as He said.

(Mt 28:5-6)

Happy Easter. He is Risen - Alleluia! Let us celebrate the feast, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth (1 Cor 5:8). 

Now with news from the Easter Bunny: Dear faithful readers, thank you for being there. First hoppity hop with a few statistics. Since September 10, 2017, Lectio Divina has been published on a daily basis (with the exception of approximately seven days) for a total of 2,060 times. That makes for 5.64 years of reflections. To put it simply, and in sincerity and truth, it is time for a break in the action. In honor of Saint Laborius, the balance of ora et labora is not balanced. Most likely, you will not hear from me again during the Octave of Easter. After the Octave, you will hear from me at least once a week (barring any unforeseen circumstances), and maybe more often. However, you will hear from me on a regular not so regular basis. I am not quite sure of all the details of future reflections with a few things under consideration, like a title for them; I have started a list of ideas. Whatever comes of it all, we remain united in faith and prayer and keep going, no matter what. Please continue to check your email for postings and you can always find the most updated reflection on our website, along with other newsy news from Redwoods. In the meantime, go quickly and join Mary Magdalene and the other Mary ... run to announce the good news! 

He has been raised from the dead!

(Mt 28:7)

SAINT LABORIUS,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: Image of the Icon of the Resurrection, through the hand of Sister Suzanne, ocso.

© Gertrude Feick 2023