From Father Varghese’s Desk
On Easter Sunday, we rejoiced in our Lord’s triumphant victory over death — a victory that shattered the grip of darkness and unveiled the dawn of new life. Christ is risen! His resurrection is not just a moment in history but a living promise: that even in our deepest sorrows, there is hope; even in our darkest nights, there is light. His love breaks through every shadow, offering joy where there was once despair, and peace where there was turmoil.
The Church, in her wisdom, gives us eight sacred days — the Easter Octave — to soak in the power and beauty of the Resurrection. Each day’s gospel speaks to the same truth: death and sin no longer have the final word. Jesus, risen and radiant, breathes new life into our hearts.
As the Easter Octave concludes, we are drawn into the mystery of Divine Mercy Sunday — a day that invites us to rest in the endless mercy of God. This mercy is not earned; it is freely given. The resurrection of Jesus is not only His triumph over death, but also His total victory over sin. No matter how far we may have wandered, no matter how heavy our burden of guilt, His mercy reaches deeper still.
Throughout the Gospels, we encounter a Savior who draws near to the broken, the wounded, and the sinful. He does not come to condemn but to restore — to heal, to forgive, and to pour out love without measure. Divine Mercy Sunday is the radiant reminder that God’s mercy is greater than our sin, and His love is greater than our shame. Jesus is the face of the Father’s mercy — a love that never tires, never gives up, and never walks away.
In a world often filled with anxiety, division, and fear, how much we need this message of mercy and hope. We are called to be witnesses to the Resurrection — people of hope who believe that love is stronger than death, that mercy can rebuild what sin has broken, and that light will always overcome darkness.
So, pray for the mercy and hope you seek. Ask Jesus, the Divine Mercy, to flood your heart with His grace. As we celebrate this beautiful feast, may we open our hearts fully — to receive His mercy, to trust in His goodness, and to share that mercy with others. Jesus, I trust in You. Let that be our prayer, our anchor, and our joy — today and always.
Have a Good Week and God Bless,
Father Varghese
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