Easter 2025

Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil

On this, the holiest day of the entire year, the third day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the women and the disciples discovered the empty tomb and Jesus risen.

It was before sunrise on the first day of the week. Mary (Magdalene) stood weeping beside the empty tomb. Upon seeing (the gardener) she asked “Tell me where you have laid Him?” But it was Jesus, and he said to her “Mary”, and she recognized Him. She turned to Him and said “Rabbouni!" (meaning Teacher). (John 20)

Traditionally, the Easter Vigil takes place sometime between sunset on Saturday night and sunrise on Sunday morning. It is the first celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. It begins with a blazing fire, dispelling the darkness. With readings from the Old Testament and culminating in the New Testament, new members of the Church are baptized and the faithful renew their Baptismal promises.

The entire Vigil comes to a climax in the celebration of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ, which He sheds for the remission of our sins, that we would be in union with God.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday marks the beginning of Eastertide. This day (which includes the Easter Vigil) is the most holy day of the entire liturgical year. We celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the dead; God’s triumph over Satan, and that our belief in Him may bring us the gift of eternal life.

"Jesus went out to every dark corner of human experience so that He could draw the whole world back to Him." Bishop Robert Barron

God has the final word and His promises to us have been fulfilled.

"Death will be no more." (Revelation 21:4)

Easter Sunday celebrates this fact. God’s love for us is greater than anything in the world and Jesus has proved it. The miracle of Christ’s resurrection is real and we can be with Him in paradise.

Christus Surrexit Vere, Alleluia!

Sacred Heart of Jesus This 17" tall wood statue is custom ordered with limited quantity and hand sculpted by the artisan in Ha Noi, Vietnam.	Lourdes Crucifix 9” high Lourdes Crucifix from the Monasteries of Bethlehem in France, crafted from reconstituted stone in ivory color.	Wood Rosary Bracelet This 4" diameter rosary bracelet is made of 7mm and 10mm dracaena cinnabari beads that allow the light to shine through.