April 19, 2026
Over the past few weeks, we have celebrated the most powerful mysteries of our faith—the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ—and, just last Sunday, we reflected in a special way on the gift of Divine Mercy. And now…we return to the rhythm of everyday life. Or do we?
One of the great challenges of the Easter season is this: how do we carry something so extraordinary into something so ordinary? The crowds have gone home. The lilies begin to fade. The schedules fill back up. And yet, the truth we celebrated has not changed: Christ is risen. And He is still with us.
In the Gospel accounts after the Resurrection, Jesus does not remain distant or hidden. He continues to appear to His disciples—in familiar places, in ordinary moments. He meets them while they are gathered together, while they are walking, even while they are working.
In other words, He meets them right where they are. That is an important reminder for all of us. We do not need to wait for a special moment to encounter Christ. We do not need perfect conditions or perfect faith. The risen Lord comes to us in the middle of our daily lives—in our homes, in our work, in our relationships, and even in our struggles.
And the message remains the same: “Peace be with you.” After Divine Mercy Sunday, we are also reminded that this peace is not something we earn. It is a gift—freely given, rooted in God’s mercy. No matter where we have been or what we carry, we are invited to begin again. That invitation is always before us.
So as we move further into this Easter season, I encourage you to hold on to what we have celebrated. Let it shape the way you see your day. Let it guide the way you treat others. Let it remind you that even the most ordinary moments can be filled with God’s presence.
Easter is not behind us. It is still unfolding. May we continue to walk as people of the Resurrection— trusting in God’s mercy, sharing His peace, and carrying His light into the world.
I remember you at Mass.
