April 3, 2026

An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson

(En Espanol)
 

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Archbishop Charles C. ThompsonWe celebrate the pinnacle of our liturgical year, namely, the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Our world needs the authentic experience of joy, hope, healing and reconciliation that Jesus’ victory over sin and death can provide.

Many have experienced a sense of darkness and woundedness caused by the various forms of violence, injustice and scapegoating. The power emanating from the empty tomb dispels the darkness of sickness, death and despair.

Many are carrying deep wounds of abuse, addiction, betrayal, bullying, disappointment, disillusion and loss. The Risen Jesus, still bearing the wounds of his passion, allows his wounds to be touched in order to bring healing and reconciliation to all who bear the marks—emotionally, physically, psychologically and/or spiritually—of suffering. Thus, He is our hope and salvation!

Like those first disciples who went to the empty tomb and those who encounter the Risen Jesus, we are called to be witnesses to His continued presence and kingdom among us.

This is the identity and task of every baptized member of the Church in living out the call to holiness and mission as missionary disciples. Many are hungering and thirsting for what the Risen Lord Jesus Christ alone can satisfy. He remains forever available to us through Word, Sacrament and Service.

Anointed with the Holy Spirit, especially through Baptism and Confirmation, we share in the

co-responsibility of proclaiming the Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ. It is by the grace of the Holy Spirit dwelling within and among us that we have the capacity to heal wounds and console hearts.

Let us dare to make a difference, going forth with gospel joy as instruments of peace and unity to proclaim that Jesus Christ is alive. He is Risen! Neither sin nor death gets the last word. God’s victory shall not be denied. Let us lift one another in prayer.

Easter Peace and Blessings!

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson

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