LAMB OF GOD Celebrating the Resurrection of Christ

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,

 have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,

have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,

grant us thy peace.

In the quest for understanding the mysteries of the divine, young people often raise profound questions about the nature of God's creations and the unfolding of God’s master plan. Questions arise about everything from, the purpose behind the creation of the sun and the moon, to the alternating cycles of day and night. Why not have only days and no nights? Wouldn't it be nice if the

aging process was reversed, so we would end life in our peak physical vitality with the wisdom and experience of a mature person. Amidst these musings, a friend joked about another hypothetical conversations one might have with God upon reaching the gates of Heaven, reflecting on the disparities in human characteristics; such as, why is one person blessed with height and another is blessed with being small.

These contemplations ultimately point to the intricate design of God's master plan, which unfolds with purpose and wisdom beyond human comprehension. Which leads to: someone asked me why God would allow His own son, Jesus Christ, to endure immense suffering and ultimately death, so much so that we are still talking about it 2000 years later.

My first answer is: Isn’t the answer in the question, but moreover, the crucifixion of Christ, a pivotal event in human history, continues to captivate our minds and hearts centuries later, serving as a profound testament to the enduring power of faith and redemption. Through his unparalleled sacrifice and unwavering commitment to his teachings, Jesus Christ ensured that his legacy would endure through all time. His life, marked by miraculous deeds and profound wisdom, exemplified the essence of selflessness and divine love. The concept of vicarious atonement, embodied by Christ's crucifixion for the forgiveness of humanity's sins, stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith and redemption, and all part of the Divine Order of God’s Master Plan.

For Christ himself questioned God in his final hours:

Matthew 27:46

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is to say, “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”

In a few short days Jesus would fulfill his divine destiny to rise up and say these words:

John 11:25

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die

As the Christian flock continues to grow, inspired by the enduring message of Christ's teachings and the transformative power of his sacrifice, the legacy of Jesus Christ remains an enduring beacon of hope and salvation for believers around the world. He is Christ Jesus the Lamb of God.

Jeremiah 29:11

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”

Let us all take this time to pray this prayer of appreciation for Christ’s tremendous sacrifice on this Holy Easter Day:

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God. begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.