Easter Shout: Easter Sunday April 5 2026
Mary Magdalene weeps outside the empty tomb, overwhelmed by grief and convinced that someone has taken Jesus’ body, leaving her feeling powerless and alone. When Jesus calls her by name, he breaks through her sorrow, revealing himself and transforming her despair into recognition and hope. He then sends her to tell the disciples, and she becomes the first to proclaim the resurrection: “I have seen the Lord.”

What is Truth? A Good Friday, March 27, 2026
Pilate’s question “What is truth?” reveals his focus on political power and self-preservation rather than any deeper moral or spiritual truth, as he ultimately chooses to crucify Jesus to maintain order and protect his position. The worldly “truth” of power, violence, and control contrasts with the deeper truth revealed on the cross—God’s presence, love, and solidarity with the suffering. Good Friday exposes the illusion of human authority and reveals that true power lies in Christ’s sacrifice and God’s saving work.

Something New: Maundy Thursday March 26, 2026
The task of foot-washing was reserved for the lowest and most overlooked people, revealing a radical redefinition of power and status. By serving even those who would betray or abandon him, Jesus shows that true leadership means lifting others up and treating all people with dignity. This act becomes the foundation of the “new commandment”—to use whatever power or position we have to love and serve others as he did.