Grace and peace to you in the name of our Risen Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
As we step into the month of April, we find ourselves surrounded by the light and joy of the Easter season. It is a time when the Church celebrates the cornerstone of our faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I extend my heartfelt Easter greetings to you and your families. May this season of resurrection fill your lives with renewed hope, unwavering faith, and deep joy in Christ.
This year, as we meditate on the meaning of Easter, I invite you to reflect on John 20:1-18, the account of the empty tomb and Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene. This passage captures the heart of the Resurrection and offers profound truths for our spiritual journey. Let us draw three theological insights from this season:
1. Easter Declares the Victory of Life over Death
In John 20:1-18, Mary Magdalene encounters the empty tomb and initially assumes that the body has been taken. But soon, she hears her name called by the risen Christ. This personal encounter transforms her grief into joy. Theologically, the Resurrection affirms that death is not the final word. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:54, “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” Christ’s resurrection guarantees that all who believe in Him will also rise to eternal life. In a world shadowed by suffering and mortality, Easter proclaims that life—true, eternal, resurrected life—has the final say.
2. Easter Renews Our Identity and Calling
When Jesus calls Mary by name, she recognizes Him, and her identity is restored—not as a grieving disciple but as the first witness to the Resurrection. This personal calling reveals that Easter is not only about what happened to Jesus but also what happens to us in Him. We are not forgotten or abandoned; we are known by name and sent with a mission. Mary becomes the “apostle to the apostles,” carrying the Good News of Christ’s victory. In the same way, the Church today is called to live out and proclaim the hope of resurrection in a broken world.
3. Easter Invites Us into a New Relationship with God
Jesus tells Mary, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God” (John 20:17). This moment reveals a shift in the divine-human relationship. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are brought into the family of God. The barrier between God and humanity is broken, and we are invited to walk in newness of life, as children of the resurrection. Easter, therefore, is an invitation to live daily in communion with the living God—not out of fear, but in love, freedom, and grace.
The phrase “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God” signals a theological transformation. Jesus uses the possessive “your Father” and “your God,” indicating that through His resurrection, the disciples are now drawn into a deeper intimacy with God. The Greek term anabainō (ascending) is not only physical but also symbolic—it marks the completion of Jesus’ salvific mission. The resurrection is not the end; it is the beginning of a restored relationship between God and humanity.
As we continue in the joy of Easter, may the power of the Risen Christ uplift you, guide you, and fill you with His peace. Let us live as Easter people—with faith that overcomes fear, love that transforms lives, and hope that never fades. Wishing you and your family a blessed and joyful Easter!
In the light of the Resurrection,

Rev Ebin K.P.

Presbyter in charge