Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026
According to the Big Bang Theory, almost fourteen billion
years ago the cosmos contracted to a tiny point of extremely high density and
temperature. It then exploded, beginning
the universe as it exists today. An event
of rival import occurred nearly two thousand years ago. Jesus, the Son of God, lay in his tomb after dying
on a cross. Then, in a flash of wonder, he
burst forth with new life far surpassing the physical life that he had known. He had promised that his resurrection from
the dead would be awarded to his faithful followers.
Now we, his followers, wait to celebrate that moment of new creation. Tonight, the Paschal Candle will be lit
signifying that Jesus Christ has risen and is radiating God’s grace throughout heaven and earth. Our hopes -- not just to live more virtuously
but also to enjoy eternal life in the company of passed loved ones -- will be
renewed. And we will join Christians through
the ages giving glory and praise to God.
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