The significance of the empty tomb cannot be overstated. It is the foundation of our faith and the source of our hope. As Catholics, our actions would be in vain if the tomb was not empty. But it was, and this is what gives our faith its purpose and our hope its substance. We are called to live out this faith and pass it on to others, just as previous generations have done for over two thousand years.
As Catholics, Easter is not a one-day event but a life-changing reality that transforms our perspective and gives us hope to be with the Lord for all eternity. Our faith is not fantasy but reality, a reality that we get to live and share with our family and those we interact with on a daily basis. The Church affirms this reality by inviting us to celebrate the Octave of Easter (8 days ending on Divine Mercy Sunday) and the Easter Season (50 days ending on Pentecost).
As we read in the Gospel, Mary Magdalene was the first to witness the empty tomb, the first to enter into it. St. Thomas Aquinas called her the “Apostle of the Apostles.” Imagine sharing the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection with His very own followers!
This Easter, may we worship, thank the Lord, celebrate, and be filled with the joy of Jesus, just like the first witnesses of His resurrection did. May the powerful truth of this greatest of Feasts pour into the ordinary moments of our lives and sanctify them. The details of how we live the faith matter, for from our heart spills out our love, belief, and faith in Jesus, which we then share with our family, friends and the greater community.
The tomb is empty, just as He said!
Have a blessed and joyful Easter!
No se puede exagerar la importancia de la tumba vacía. Es el fundamento de nuestra fe y la fuente de nuestra esperanza. Como católicos, nuestras acciones serían en vano si la tumba no estuviera vacía. Pero lo estaba, y esto es lo que da a nuestra fe su propósito y a nuestra esperanza su sustancia. Somos llamados a vivir esta fe y transmitirla a los demás, tal como lo han hecho las generaciones anteriores durante más de dos mil años.
Como católicos, la Pascua no es un evento de un solo día, sino una realidad que cambia la vida, transforma nuestra perspectiva y nos da la esperanza de estar con el Señor por toda la eternidad. La fe no es una fantasía, sino una realidad, una realidad que podemos vivir y compartir con la familia y con quienes interactuamos a diario. La Iglesia afirma esta realidad al invitarnos a celebrar la Octava de Pascua (8 días que terminan con el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia) y la Temporada de Pascua (50 días que terminan en Pentecostés).
Como leemos en el Evangelio, María Magdalena fue la primera en presenciar el sepulcro vacío, la primera en entrar en él. Santo Tomás de Aquino la llamó la “Apóstol de los Apóstoles”. ¡Imagínese compartir la Buena Nueva de la Resurrección de Jesús con sus propios seguidores!
Esta Pascua, adoremos, agradezcamos al Señor, celebremos y nos llenemos de la alegría de Jesús, tal como lo hicieron los primeros testigos de su resurrección. Que la poderosa verdad de esta gran fiesta se derrame en los momentos ordinarios de la vida y los santifique. Los detalles de cómo vivimos la fe importan, porque desde nuestro corazón se derrama el amor, la creencia y la fe en Jesús, que luego compartimos con nuestra familia, amigos y la comunidad en general.
¡El sepulcro está vacío, tal como Él dijo!
¡Que tengan una Pascua bendecida y alegre!
Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, radio personality, wife, and mother of seven children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mental health and human services from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is the co-founder of www.inspirethefaith.com and the Executive Director of The Sacred Heart Enthronement Network www.WelcomeHisHeart.com. She has co-authored several Catholic books and her latest one, Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Claiming Jesus’ Twelve Promises in Your Life, came out in Oct. 2020. Emily serves on the board of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference, contributes to Relevant Radio and Catholic Mom.com.
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