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Feast, Easter
 


When she hears her name spoken … Mary Magdalene turns around. She can dry her tears, because she has heard her own name; only the Master pronounces it like this.

 
Catechesis
1 February 2025

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


In tears, Mary looks first inside the tomb, then she turns around: the Risen one is not on the side of death, but on the side of life.

 
Catechesis
1 February 2025

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


Easter begins by upsetting our expectations. It comes with the gift of a hope that surprises and amazes us.

 
Homily
16 April 2022

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


Easter is the true feast of God and humanity, because the peace that Christ gained on the cross in giving himself is distributed to us. The Risen Christ, on Easter Day, appears to the disciples, and how does he greet them? “Peace be with you!” This is the greeting of Christ victorious, the Risen Christ!

 
General Audience
13 April 2022

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


On this feast of Divine Mercy, the most beautiful message comes from Thomas, the disciple who arrived late; he was the only one missing. But the Lord waited for Thomas. Mercy does not abandon those who stay behind.

 
Homily
19 April 2020

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


Our Lady spent (Holy) Saturday, the day that would be dedicated to her, in prayer and hope. She responded to sorrow with trust in the Lord.

 
Homily
11 April 2020

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


He, who rolled away the stone that sealed the entrance of the tomb, can also remove the stones in our hearts. So, let us not give in to resignation; let us not place a stone before hope.

 
Homily
11 April 2020

 
 
 
Feast, Easter
 


Evil will not triumph forever; there is always an end to suffering. Desperation is conquered, because God is among us.

 
General Audience
17 December 2016

 

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