Pope Francis Declares Unprecedented Joy in the Paschal Mystery
(Vatican News Network) Pope Francis presided over the Easter Vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of March 30, delivering a powerful message of hope and resurrection to Christians worldwide. During the Vigil on Easter Eve, the Pope declared that the words of the Resurrection of Jesus break the silence of Holy Saturday and bring joy, “unprecedented joy in the Paschal mystery.”
The Pope invited Christians not to let fear and bitterness be imprisoned in the tomb but to embrace the light and hope that comes with the resurrection of Jesus. He urged believers not to let “the desire for peace be replaced by the cruelty of hatred” and to avoid letting failure and darkness block the path to joy.
Eight catechumens received the sacrament of Baptism during the liturgy, symbolizing a new beginning and a rebirth in faith.
During his homily at the Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the journey of the women who went to Jesus’ tomb at dawn, only to find the stone rolled away. He emphasized the power of God in overcoming death, darkness, and failure, bringing new life and hope out of the ashes.
The Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus is the Paschal Mystery, the one who brings light out of darkness and saves humanity from sin and death. He encouraged believers to embrace Jesus and allow Him to guide them through the trials and challenges of life, knowing that He has conquered death and opened the way to eternal life.
As Christians around the world celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, Pope Francis’s message of unprecedented joy and hope serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith and the victory of life over death. Let us lift our eyes to Him, the Risen Lord, and move forward with firm faith in the eternal life He brings.
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