On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead. After this miraculous event, those in a state of grace no longer had to fear the grave. When God, the Giver of Life, calls those in a state of grace, it is a new beginning. (Of course, it must be noted that God calls us in His time. Death should never be initiated by humans. Sadly, it is initiated by humans far too often in acts of violence, suicide, euthanasia, abortion, etc.)

Our Lord's Resurrection shows us that there is always hope. We must never despair God's grace or mercy. As we begin Easter Week, let us thank our Lord for His suffering, death and Resurrection. He did all of this for us so that we might have a chance (but not a guarantee) to enter Heaven.