Easter Sunday
April 17th, 2022

First Reading: Acts 10.34a, 37-43
Psalm #118: This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

Second Reading: Colossians 3.1-4 or 1Corinthians 5.6b-8

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed; let us feast with joy in
                                    the Lord. (1 Corinthians 5:7-8)
Gospel:  John 20.1-18 “I have seen the Lord!” He is Risen as He said He would.
Theme:  He is Risen as He said He would.

Commentary:  
Have you ever wondered what eggs have to do with Easter? Eggs can hatch into chicks or new life. A new creation. Easter is a day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus has risen from the grave as He said he would! Jesus is the new creation, the new beginning. At Easter, we celebrate by decorating eggs and making candy shaped ones.

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