Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord—what we joyfully call Easter. My prayer is that this day reminds you of the greatest gift Jesus offers: salvation. Through His suffering and death, He conquered death itself, transforming it into a doorway to eternal life. And in His Resurrection, Jesus opens that victory to us—raising to new life all whom He has chosen.
Each of us carries wounds, burdens, struggles, and sins. Some run deep, made heavier by resentments that seem impossible to release. But if you’ve been hurt in any way, I invite you to open your heart to the healing grace of Christ’s Resurrection. Let the joy of Easter confront whatever sadness, anger, or fear may be holding you back—and begin the journey toward freedom.
Even a simple prayer—asking Jesus to enter your heart and mind—can be powerful. The grace poured out through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection has the power to change lives. I’ve seen it—and I’ve experienced it myself.
When I let Jesus into my heart, mind, and soul, I began to discover the freedom that flows from His merciful love. I’m not perfect, and I still struggle. Being a Christian doesn’t mean life becomes easy. But it does mean we have the strength to rise above whatever weighs us down. And thanks be to God—Jesus has already carried the heaviest burden. He now invites us to follow Him into a new life.
On behalf of myself, Fr. Anthony, Dcn. Brett, and our entire staff, may this Easter bring you a joy that fills your soul and a strength you never knew you had.Blessings,
Fr. William Holtzinger
Pastor