Why We Need the Resurrection

Jesus’ death on the Cross is not enough; we need the Resurrection. Dr. Sri explains the significance of celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection and why this event is essential in his work of salvation. We also discover how Easter resolutions can help us build upon our Lenten spiritual growth as we move into the Easter season and beyond.

1 Corinthians 15:14

"If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain."

St. Augustine

The dead Christ would be of no benefit to us unless he had risen from the dead.” (Sermo 246: 2 PL 38, 1154)

St. John of the Cross

“You looked with love upon me and deep within your eyes imprinted grace. This mercy set me free to lift my eyes adoring to your face.”

Key Spiritual Takeaways for the Easter Season

• What did you take away from Lent this year? Treasure it and make an Easter Resolution. Cultivate the graces you received in Lent and continue building upon the virtues, devotion, goals, and habits you formed in Lent.
• Think about the struggles you are currently facing and ask Jesus to rise in you over those areas of struggle. Let him into the depth of your fears, sins, doubts, and weaknesses so he can conquer them.
• God the Father delights in our transformation. Keep striving to grow in the Easter season and beyond.

Upcoming Events

• Apr 5-6: Diocese of Charleston Eucharistic Congress – Columbia SC
• Apr 8-11: St. Paul Center Priest Conference – Lakeway TX
• April 15: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Golden CO
• Apr 19-20: Diocesan Eucharistic Congress – Altoona-Johnstown PA
• Apr 27-May 5: Rome Pilgrimage
• May 17-18: Married Couples Retreat with Beth – Irondale AL
• June 20-23: St. Patrick Catholic Church – Summer Summit – London, England
• June 23-July 1: Rome Pilgrimage
• July 18-20: 2024 National Eucharistic Congress – Indianapolis IN
• Aug 10: Discipleship Conference – Oklahoma City OK
• Aug 23-24: Diocesan Faith Formation Conference – Tulsa OK
• Sept 13: St. Laurence Catholic Church Parish Mission – Sugarland TX
• Sept 16-18: Priest convocation – Springfield IL
• Sept 21: 2024 Annual Meeting and Investiture of the Northern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem – Denver CO
• Oct 3 : Diocese of Harrisburg Annual Priest Workshop – Hunt Valley MD
• Oct 5: McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Chicago IL
• Nov 16: Women of Christ 16th Annual Conference – Brookfield, WI

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