Easter Vigil – Our God Provides and Safeguards

Fr. Dom thanked all those involved in the celebration and preparing the catechumens for the night’s celebration.

In his homily, he explained that God provides- in the story of Abraham, God provided the lamb for sacrifice (Gen 22: 1-18). We too have many problems in life. We need to trust in the Lord. We should continue to follow in the direction that God commands like Abraham did. God makes a way and safeguards his people- God gave a safe passage for the Israelites through the Red Sea. ” By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night” (Ex 13:21). God reminds his people that He is their God(Ez 36: 16-28).In Romans 6: 3-11, we are reminded that death has no power over us. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we know that death is not the end – Life has only changed in death.

In the new testament, we are reminded today “not to be afraid” and proclaim the Good news. We need to continue without hesitation. Fr. Dom told Catechumens that they have been chosen to be his witness in truth without fear.

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