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Daily Dose of Hope June 9, 2026   Scripture:  I Kings 7   Prayer:  Almighty God and Risen Lord, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, We come before you today with praise and a sense of awe.  You are amazing.  You offer new life.  And yet, we still struggle to keep focus on you.  We struggle to not stray into the ways of the world.  Lord, please help us gather our scattered and distracted thoughts.  Help us take a moment of silence and remember who you are...Holy Spirit, speak to us today.  We want to hear your voice.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  This summer, we are digging in to 1 & 2 Kings.  Between these two books, we will cover roughly 400 years of ancient Israeli history.  Yesterday, we read about the building of the temple and today, we encounter another building project.   Today's reading is 1 Kings 7.  This first part of this chapter describes the building of Solomon's palace.  The very first line is interesting to me.  While Solomon took seven years to build the Temple, he took thirteen years to build his palace.  That right there should make us raise an eyebrow or two.  While the temple construction is detailed, Solomon's personal palace is even more. It is also much larger and thus, most likely more expensive. Remember, he used conscripted labor for his own palace. This can't help but send up red flags for the reader. While Solomon asked for wisdom, it appears he doesn't always use it.   The second portion of the chapter goes into, in great detail, the Temple furnishings.  Again, God's Temple is being outfitted with beautiful things by the best artisans.  This makes me feel better after reading about the palace, but we have no idea how the furnishings in the palace compare.    The question we will continue to ask as we witness Solomon's time on the throne, "Is this palace and all of Solomon's wealth a sign of God's blessing OR a sign of self-indulgence?" We all would be wise to reflect on this question in our own lives as well.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Easter is over, you say. And so it is. But the Easter event, THE RESURRECTION, is the most important event by far for every Christian. It should be celebrated every day, not just one or a week or weekend, EVERY DAY! That is so because the NATURAL MAN (and woman) mocks the resurrection every day, angrily disagrees with it, and even expresses open hatred for the Christ of glory, the UP FROM THE GRAVE Jesus Christ. The resurrection, to this disbeliever, this atheist, is nothing more than a myth, a story made up, fabricated 2,000 years ago, and perpetrated every day in this day in age. Every time I discuss the resurrection with any avowed atheist, they mock the greatest event in human history. When you discuss the resurrection, does that atheistic angry reaction happen to you, does it? But, says the Scripture, if Christ is not risen from the grave, then our faith, yours and mine and all mankind, is in vain. Nothing else matters if the resurrection was not real, NOTHING. We would wander through life without compass, without truth, without permanent change and guidelines for our lives. But He does live, this Jesus of Nazareth, and He was, in fact, resurrected. The resurrection is not something hoped for as Truth, I argue gently with my unbelieving friends, but an actual fact, a historical fact. UP FROM THE GRACE HE AROSE! And He does, in fact, live forever with His saints to reign. There is, my fellow Christians, hard evidence, clear historical fact, that our Lord rose from the grave on the third day. Without that, we, in our faith, are nothing. IT IS TRUE. The evidence for the resurrection is based on the testimonies of more than 500 people who testified they saw and experienced Jesus alive. That human evidence occurred in a period of 40 days following the resurrection. Testify to that to the unbeliever. There were those who not only saw Him, but talked to Him, dined with Him, and listened carefully to His post-resurrection preaching. And, there were those who saw and believed who did not formerly believe. One was James, the half-brother of Jesus, who doubted and denied Him. James became a passionate believer when he saw the Resurrected Christ. Then there was DOUTBING THOMAS. He needed fleshly evidence. When he saw the nail-pierced Jesus, doubting Thomas doubted no more and believed. 2 Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdolene at the empty tomb that blessed Sunday morning. Our Lord's second appearance was to the OTHER WOMEN and THE OTHER MARY, and then, to Joanna, and Mary the Mother of James, and other unnamed women. These women were eyewitnesses of the Risen Lord. Thrilled, they testified and told the disciples, and Peter, and so many others. Then, Jesus appeared to two men on the road to Emmaus on that resurrection Sunday afternoon, the one named Cleopas. And then, Jesus appeared to Peter, and to the 11 Apostles, without doubting Thomas, and then with him. And then, Jesus appeared to 500 people at once, and then a personal appearance to James, the half-brother to the Christ himself, and, finally, to the 11 Disciples before He ascended to heaven. ALL HISTORICAL FACTS, MY FELLOW CHRISTIANS, THE PROOF, THE EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION! IN FACT, Christ is Risen, and He clearly and factually tells us: “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE.” Indeed He is. Clear, convincing, and certain EVIDENCE of the resurrection, so that your faith and mine is NOT IN VAIN. It is real, saving, and the most certain and important fact in this entire life of ours. Believe it, never doubt it, never compromise it, and testify to this incredible Truth any opportunity you have. He lives, we firmly believe, and He lives within our hearts. As the old song so well says, DAILY HE WALKS WITH ME, TALKS WITH ME, AND ASSSURES ME AS FRIEND, BROTHER, TEACHER, AND SAVIOR. So today, my fellow Christian, walk proudly and lovingly in the Truth. Testify to the reality of your Living Lord, not just at Easter, but every day you are privileged to live, and live with Him. You can say then, without a doubt: I KNOW IN WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED! Tell any Believer that you know, YOU KNOW He lives, for Jesus Christ rose from the grave and HE LIVES WITHIN YOUR HEART, does He not?

The Ascension of the Lord marks the physical departure of the Risen Lord and His entry into exalted glory. He does not rest after His labours but continues His intercession for us in the heavenly liturgy and through the earthly liturgy associates us with Him. Surely, a day of rejoicing and triumph!Music by TheNonVisibles from Pixabay If you would like to contact me to provide feedback, suggestions  or to ask questions you can do this via email:frpchandler@armidale.catholic.org.auAlso if you would like to support me in this work, please send me an email and I will provide details for how you can make a donation. Music by TheNonVisibles from Pixabay

Message from David Wojnicki on April 26, 2026

Life can hit us hard sometimes and because of that, we can feel that we are banged up, thrown around in and through the present winds of life - which may be vocation/job changes, health issues, rejection, you name it.Yet today we hear the situation of Thomas, who doubting the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, but Thomas is remembered also for saying something that happened a week earlier (at the death of Lazarus).What did he say?How can we learn from the doubt of Thomas to having the doubt free life that he (St. Thomas) had after seeing the Risen Lord?Listen…

In this amazingly rich passage, Jesus walks with two disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The disciples are discouraged and forlorn about what has happened to Jesus, and the accounts that he has been raised have only further confused them. Jesus (whom they do not at first recognize) engages them in dialogue, and then he interprets the Old Testament Scriptures to them in such a way that their hearts are burning within them. But even after this dialogue (prayer) and meditation upon the Scriptures with Jesus, they still do not recognize him. It is only when Jesus takes, blesses, breaks, and gives them bread (exactly the same thing he did at the Last Supper) that He is revealed to the disciples, and this encounter with the Risen Lord immediately changes them. Prayer and Scriptures are essential in leading us to the fullness of the encounter with Jesus, which culminates in the Eucharist, the Mass -- where He reveals Himself to us truly and transforms us interiorly.

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On the road to Emmaus two downcast disciples encounter the Risen Lord, and their faith is ignited as Christ teaches the Scriptures and breaks the bread. (Lectionary #46) April 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041926.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC refutes the common accusation that Catholics changed the Sabbath by revealing that Jesus Himself established Sunday as the Lord's Day. He explains that the New Testament consistently records believers gathering on the "first day of the week" for the "breaking of bread," a phrase synonymous with the Eucharist. Father Chris highlights the Road to Emmaus narrative, noting how the disciples' eyes were opened only when Jesus broke the bread, mirroring the Mass structure: gathering, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Mission. He points out that Christ's vanishing act after recognition signifies His new, Sacramental presence, no longer visible to the eye but truly present in the Eucharist.Father Chris draws a profound parallel between Adam and Eve, whose eyes were opened to sin, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, whose eyes were opened to the Risen Lord in the Eucharist on the first day of the new creation. He emphasizes that the Mass provides "food for the journey" for our pilgrimage through life, transforming disciples into apostles who are sent out to evangelize. He shares a touching story of an elderly missionary priest who viewed the Eucharist as essential sustenance for his work, reminding us that the Church is sent forth with Christ's love inflaming our hearts. This scriptural passage confirms that the Catholic Mass is not a human invention but the very pattern of worship established by the Risen Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

“What is truth?” This question was posed by Pontius Pilate in Gospel of John 18:38 as he interrogated Our Lord shortly before His brutal execution. It is a question at once poignant in its aim, sharp in its focus, and profound in its depth—and one that is far from new to humanity.From the moment we first gazed upon the stars in the night sky, we have stood in awe of our surroundings, seeking answers to the deepest questions of existence. The human intellect, by its very nature, strives to apprehend and understand reality; indeed, our minds hunger for it. Truth, simply defined, is “what actually is.” Modern man, unfortunately, gleefully defies this definition. He likes to say, “truth is relative”. There is no objective truth to reality. Truth is what I say it is, and how dare you Christian, try to impose your truth on others. Consider, dear friends, the image placed before us on the parish bulletin. It stands in quiet contrast to the spirit of defiance we so often encounter. It is the renowned fresco by Raphael, painted within the halls of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City (just a few doors down from the Sistine Chapel) between 1509 and 1511. This masterpiece, known as The School of Athens, gathers together the greatest minds of the ancient world.There we see Ptolemy holding the sphere of the earth, striving to map the movements of the heavens. Nearby stands Pythagoras, immersed in numbers and harmony. And Socrates, ever the questioner, engages in dialogue, seeking truth through reason.Yet, our eyes are drawn, almost irresistibly, to the center, where two towering figures stand: Plato and Aristotle. Plato gestures upward, toward the heavens, teaching that truth lies beyond, in the realm of eternal forms. Aristotle, in contrast, extends his hand toward the earth, reminding us that truth is also found here, in the physical world we can touch and see with our senses.What a testimony this is to the human longing for truth—to the relentless pursuit of what is real, what is good, what is eternal. The Greeks sought truth with passion, with discipline, with all the power of the human mind. And yet, my brothers and sisters, this is where the story does not end but where it is fulfilled.For into this great human search steps Jesus Christ.In the Gospel this Sunday, we encounter the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Like those philosophers of old, they too were seekers. They had placed their hope in Jesus. They believed they had found the truth. But then came the scandal of the crucifixion… and with it, confusion, sorrow, and doubt. Their hopes seemed shattered.Or were they?For the Risen Lord draws near. He walks beside them, though they do not yet recognize Him. And in that sacred encounter, He reveals something astonishing: that truth is not merely an idea to be grasped, nor a theory to be proven but a Person to be encountered.A truth more profound, more mysterious, and more beautiful than anything they could have ever imagined. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

In John 20 we have arrived at the grand finale! After Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, He appears twice to His apostles and some other followers in the Upper Room! These appearances by Jesus are so powerful! Not only does He impart His own resurrection life to His followers, but He also imparts heavenly peace! Peace that is assured because of His nailed pierced hands and wound pierced side. Peace that has been secured by His finished work on the cross! May we encounter the Risen Lord and the multiplication of His Grace and Peace in a fresh way!

Happy Easter and Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! In this inspiring homily, Fr. Meyer reflects on the journey from “Doubting Thomas” to believing disciple, reminding us that God never defines us by our worst moments. Through the powerful witness of a 97-year-old parishioner devoted to Divine Mercy and a compelling explanation of the Shroud of Turin, this message reveals how the Resurrection transforms death into life and sin into mercy. Fr. Meyer invites us to see the Shroud not as a burial cloth, but as a “resurrection cloth”—a sign that Jesus Christ has triumphed over death and offers each of us a new beginning. On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded that we are not our past or our failures, but beloved sons and daughters of God. Let this message renew your faith in the Risen Lord and inspire you to trust in His mercy.

Texts: John 20:19-23, 1 John 5:4-12

The Risen Lord bestows the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as he proclaims "Peace be with you." (Lectionary #43) April 11, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Friends of the Rosary,Alleluia! Christ is Risen!Today, April 12, is the Sunday of Divine Mercy, the Octave Day of Easter. We meditate upon the mystery of God's mercy, the greatest of the attributes and perfections of God, and a gift to humanity, as St. John Paul II wrote in Dives in misericordia.Overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the world needs to understand and accept Divine Mercy. The Risen Lord, the Living Christ, offers His love that pardons, reconciles, gives peace, and converts hearts to love.We need to repeat: Jesus, we believe in You, I trust in You, have mercy upon us and upon the whole world.On Good Friday, 1937, Jesus requested that St. Faustina make a special Divine Mercy Novena. Jesus also asked that a picture be painted according to His vision as the fountain of mercy. He gave her a Chaplet of Divine Mercy to be recited and said that it was appropriate to pray the chaplet at three o'clock each afternoon (the Hour of Great Mercy).Saint Faustina, a Sister of Mercy in Poland who initiated the Divine Mercy devotion, received the request from the Lord to set the feast of the Divine Mercy Sunday on the Second Sunday of Easter.On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of Saint Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday.Happy Easter!Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York–Jesus to Sr. Faustina – Excerpted from Diary of Sr. M. Faustina Kowalska"On one occasion, I heard these words:"My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy.The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity.The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy."[Let] the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy. My daughter, write about My mercy towards tormented souls. Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion, but on the contrary, I justify him in My unfathomable and inscrutable mercy. Write: before I come as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice."From all My wounds, like from streams, mercy flows for souls, but the wound in My Heart is the fountain of unfathomable mercy. From this fountain spring all graces for souls. The flames of compassion burn Me. I desire greatly to pour them out upon souls. Speak to the whole world about My mercy."Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠April 12, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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After encountering Mary in the morning, Jesus next appears to his disciples that same evening. In their fear and uncertainty, Jesus brings His Presence, Peace, and Spirit. Even in the midst of your own deep doubt and fear, how is the Lord encountering you? "Three Gifts From Our Risen Lord," Eastertide, John 20:19-31, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.

Message from David Wojnicki on April 12, 2026

In the midst of our fear, grief, confusion, doubt, shattered dreams, discouragement, darkness... God wants to come in MERCY, not comdemnation, the Risen Lord comes, bringing peace, faith, hope, mercy, and whatever we may specifically need that only he knows. Let us turn to him in the similar situations of our lives, or in our desire for something still greater. Let us recognize he's still coming to us just as he did the early church. He is coming today, through the church, it's scripture, sacrament and community.

Christ appears the Apostles, but St. Thomas was not with them the first Sunday of Easter. But his faith is affirmed when he sees the Risen Lord, and makes a bold proclamation: My Lord and my God". We may not experience the Lord in the same way as they did, but He is still giving Himself to us in the Eucharist. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041226.cfm True Mercy Has Teeth: A Catholic Journey to Forgiveness and Healing is now available on Amazon and other places as listed at www.mercywithteeth.com

Read OnlineSimon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. John 21:3–6In three of His resurrection appearances, Jesus did not immediately reveal His true presence to His disciples. He wanted to teach them—and us—important lessons on how we are to encounter Him. In each of these appearances, the same thing happened: Those to whom Jesus appeared did not recognize Him at first. Only after some interaction with Him were their eyes opened to discern that it was the Lord.The first of these encounters is recorded in John 20:11–18, when Mary Magdalene sat outside Jesus' empty tomb, weeping at the thought that His body had been stolen. She remained there with profound devotion and love, revealing a model for our prayer. Only when Jesus called Mary by name did she recognize Him. This personal call opens her eyes, reminding us of the importance of a personal relationship with Christ. In imitation of Mary's deep love and steadfast devotion, we are invited to remain vigilant in prayer, ready to hear Him call us by name.The second instance is in Luke 24:13-35, when two disciples journeying to Emmaus are joined by Jesus, though “their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.” As they walked, Jesus explained everything in the Scriptures that pointed to His messianic mission. This teaches us that we, too, encounter the Lord in the Word of God. By reading, pondering, and praying over Scripture, we open ourselves to meeting Jesus. Once the disciples understood the Scriptures, Jesus broke bread with them, and they recognized Him, but He vanished from their sight. Jesus' disappearance at that moment reveals a profound truth: He remains truly present in the Eucharist, even though we do not physically see Him.Finally, in today's Gospel passage from John 21:1–14, the disciples recognize Jesus only after the miraculous catch of fish. Having fished all night without success, they obey when Jesus tells them from the shore to “Cast the net over the right side of the boat,” resulting in an overwhelming catch. This reminds us of the moment when Jesus first called Simon Peter and Andrew, saying, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Here, Jesus reveals to the Apostles—and to us—that we will encounter Him in our apostolic works when done at His command. When we align our actions with His will, He blesses them, yielding an abundance of spiritual fruit. Thus, our apostolic efforts are another way in which the Risen Lord is present with us, working through us to draw souls to Himself. Reflect today on the longing of Jesus' disciples to encounter His resurrected presence. Ponder the lessons He imparted by initially concealing His presence, then revealing Himself. Resolve to seek the living and resurrected Lord in your life. Through love and devotion, meet Him in prayer, where He calls you by name. In the Word of God and the Eucharist, recognize Him in your midst. And in fidelity to His guiding hand in your apostolic work, see His superabundant fruitfulness as a sign of His presence, drawing many souls to Himself through you. Jesus is not dead; He is alive and desires to continue appearing to us in hidden and mysterious ways. Anticipate His ongoing resurrection appearances in your life, knowing that He is always with you when you remain faithful, in imitation of these holy disciples. My ever-present Lord, You are always attentive to us, Your children, and never abandon us. You call each of us by name, come to us through Your Word and Sacraments, and direct our apostolic works. Help me to discern Your presence in my life, discovering You every day in the ways You desire to be present to me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040826.cfmFather Mark Baron, MIC, begins by explaining how the Easter Octave reveals not only the truth of the Resurrection, but the importance of a personal encounter with the Risen Christ. He contrasts St. Mary Magdalene encountering Christ in the garden and the disciples encountering Christ on the road to Emmaus, showing two paths: one led by the heart, the other by the mind. Mary's heart longs for Jesus, yet her vision must be elevated, while the disciples struggle to understand until Christ opens the Scriptures and sets their hearts on fire.Father Mark teaches that knowledge and love must work together. True faith requires both intellect and will, leading the soul into deeper communion with God. He explains that Christ is no longer bound by space and time, but now meets us in a new and intimate way through the Eucharist.Father Mark emphasizes that this is the very pattern of the Mass: the Word proclaimed, understanding formed, hearts ignited, and Holy Communion fulfilled. Here, we encounter the Risen Lord just as the disciples did — in the breaking of the bread. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, we come to gather and worship because the grave is not a dead end. The good news is dancing! The good news is on the loose! The good news is out in the world, calling your name! Alleluia! Even death has lost its sting. for on this Easter morning, we profess the truth we find in our hearts,  CHRIST IS RISEN, [HE IS RISEN INDEED!] Let us stand together and let us worship our good news, Jesus Christ is our RISEN Lord. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you would like to support Milford Hills UMC in its mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milfordhillsumc.org/give or text GIVE to 833-264-3866.

In this message, we'll celebrate the hope and triumph of Jesus' Resurrection by looking at two unique, life-altering encounters at the empty tomb. Scripture: John 20:1-18

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When Jesus Speaks Your Name | Easter Sunday | Pastor Charlie GrimesDescription:"Mary."In one single word, everything changed. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the powerful, intimate encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene in John 20:11–18.Mary stood at the tomb weeping, blinded by grief and unable to recognize the Savior standing right in front of her. It wasn't until Jesus spoke her name that her eyes were opened to the reality of the Resurrection. In this message, we dive into the personal nature of God's love—reminding us that the same Jesus who conquered the grave calls each of us by name today.Are you listening for His voice amidst your own "weeping"? Join us as we celebrate the hope of the empty tomb and the God who meets us in our deepest moments of need.Key Highlights:Finding hope when you feel overwhelmed by grief.Why Mary didn't recognize Jesus at first—and what that means for us.The transformative power of a personal encounter with the Risen Lord.Scripture Reference:"Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' (which means 'Teacher')." — John 20:16Many thanks to the talented Sarah Hochstetler, Meghan Miller, and Owen Miller for their performance of the classic "In the Garden" by C. Austin Miles (1912).

This Sunday we gather to celebrate our Risen Lord. Jesus is not only revealed and given — he is raised!

April 5, 2026 (Pastor Casey Shutt) - A sermon considering the transformative power of an encounter with the risen Jesus from John 20:19-24.

Well, It's Easter. And we all know what that means. Going to church with family or friends is set on our calendar. Probably the most well attended Sunday church service of the entire year. Why? For all sorts of reasons. Mostly good. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so embedded in the fabric of American society that we barely think twice. We just go. We become present in the moment and reflect for a moment on this humanly impossible event where Jesus rises in bodily form after being crucified and dead for three days. The Resurrection for believers brings hope. And it should. It's been a tough year. Health concerns, world conflicts, uncertainty in the markets. I could go on. WE all need a little hope. But this year, I am suggesting that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is about something even bigger. Bigger than hope? Yes. I won't share the word here. Sorry, I usually spill the beans, but this time, I want to surprise you with what I believe is at the heart of the Resurrection. It's not an event to be admired, but a life transforming moment that makes us different and changed. If Jesus brings new life, we should be living into it.

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Michael Lodge - Speaking Pastor Easter Sunday 2026 This is the testimony of God, that Jesus lived and died for our sins according to scriptures and that He rose on the third day according to scriptures. If we confess Jesus as Yahweh and believe in our heart God raised Him from the dead then we will be saved and invited into having our own testimony of the Risen Lord in our life! Do you believe? He is Risen!  Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect  Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give Discussion Questions: https://cascadechurch.org/truestory-discussion-questions

Sunday, April 5, 2026E49: EASTER SUNDAYScripture Reading:John 20:18Meditation:Take a moment to find a quiet space, free from distractions. Close your eyes and center yourself in God's presence.HE IS RISEN!Reflection:Reflect on the profound significance of the Risen Lord! Let us celebrate the victory of life over death and think of the ways we can embrace the spirit of resurrection in our own lives.As our Lenten Journey comes to a close today, please support future projects:RATE and REVIEW this podcast on the platform you use to listen to these episodes. This will help the podcast reach more listeners in need of this inspirational message.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW this podcast to make sure you receive updates when new Seasons are published.FOLLOW me on other platforms for continued Faithful Inspiration:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_bythewell ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_bythewell⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest: @_bythewellFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@praybythewell⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: praybythewell@gmail.com (for newsletters and updates)Join me on the YEAR LONG podcast:BY THE WELL Podcast (please SUBSCRIBE)⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLE PODCASTS⁠

Series: Special Focus Sermons — Preacher: Brian O'Day

Jesus appeared to his disciple on Easter Sunday, but Thomas was not there. The disciples told Thomas how they saw the Risen Lord. Thomas said he would never believe. But then Jesus appeared to Thomas the next Sunday, and he believed. Scripture References: John 20: 31, John 20: 24-29, John 14: 4, John 14: 5 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Matthew 28:1-20 [1] Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. [2] And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. [3] His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. [4] And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. [5] But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. [6] He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. [7] And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.” [8] So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. [9] And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. [10] Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.” [11] Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened. [12] When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, [13] saying, “Tell them, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we slept.’ [14] And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure.” [15] So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. [16] Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. [17] When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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APR 5 EASTER SUNDAY | This Is Jesus | John 21:1-14 ...Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples.Simon Peter said, “I'm going fishing.”“We'll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?”“No,” they replied.Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get some!” So they did, and they couldn't haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It's the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic, jumped into the water, and headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.“Bring some of the fish you've just caught,” Jesus said. So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn't torn.“Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead.

APR 5 EASTER SUNDAY | This Is Jesus | John 21:1-14 ...Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples.Simon Peter said, “I'm going fishing.”“We'll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?”“No,” they replied.Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get some!” So they did, and they couldn't haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It's the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic, jumped into the water, and headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.“Bring some of the fish you've just caught,” Jesus said. So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn't torn.“Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead.

April 4th, 2026:  The Harrowing of Hell - Where Christ Is, There Is Our Paradise;  The Gospel of Nicodemus & The Harrowing of Hell;  Holy Saturday - God Rested;  Holy Saturday - Hour of the Mother;  The Nuns Play a Big Role in Helping the Risen Lord

Today as we celebrate the first Easter Sunday all those centuries ago, we will look at some of the words the resurrected Jesus spoke before He ascended back to heaven. As you listen to Sacred Moments with the Risen Lord be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name.Send us Fan MailFor more information and free resources visit our website jesuslovestheworld.info Also connect with us in discipleship, watch our videos, follow us on facebook or send us an email

Holy Week is the most important week in all of the Catholic Church year. It commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus as well as the betrayal of Judas and Peter. This blogcast explores “Anticipation, Forgiveness, and Love" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Krissy Pierno. and read by Meghan Abando.Holy Week is one of my favorite weeks of the year; each of the days builds with anticipation and I get excited just by the thought of Easter Sunday. Lent is almost through and it's almost time to be joyful in the Risen Lord. When I was little, I felt this anticipation and excitement too. I would spend Holy Week letting people know that Easter was only a couple short days away—it felt like spring would officially be here as soon as we woke up on Easter Sunday! “The very best holiday of the year” was coming, and I had to get ready for it! Did I fully understand it was Christ that I was waiting for or did I just want to wear my new white shoes for church? Looking back, although it could have been the new Easter shoes, I think my 10 year-old-self would have agreed that I really was waiting for Holy Week as the final stretch to the finish line on a journey that began on Ash Wednesday.In today's Gospel reading, we read about moments of betrayal and loyalty. Judas leaves the Last Supper to betray Jesus while Peter in his humanity says that he will never deny him. I find it to be one of the most powerful Gospels of Holy Week. Here's why: Like Peter, we are called to be disciples whose repentance leads to an experience of God's forgiveness. Jesus knows that his friends will betray him and that he has limited time left on Earth. On one hand, Judas tries not to be obvious about his deception as he leaves the table, and on the other hand, Peter publicly tells Christ that he will stand by him and never fail him. Ultimately, both men betray Jesus, but it's Peter who seeks forgiveness and allows himself a second chance. Judas, on the other hand, is overcome with guilt and despairs that his sin is beyond the reach of God's mercy-- eventually taking his own life.We are like Peter in so many ways! We say we love Christ and that we could never deny him, but at the first sign of pressure we sin and turn our backs on him. How often have we chosen to do something that pulls our hearts from Jesus? It is during Lent—especially during Holy Week—that we recall the pain we've caused Christ. This week and each day, Jesus gives us another chance to say to him, “Forgive me; I have sinned.” When Christ meets his disciples after his Resurrection, he asks Peter, “Do you love me?” Let us respond with Peter this Easter, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you!” As Easter approaches, we remember how much we are loved by Christ in his Passion, death on the Cross, and soon to be Resurrection. In these next few days, I challenge you not to say, “Lord I could never deny you!” but instead, “Forgive me Lord, for I have sinned.”Last year on Good Friday, Pope Francis said, “Lord Jesus, always grant us the grace of holy repentance...the spark of hope is lit in the darkness of our despair, because we know that your only measure for loving us is to love us without measure.” This Holy Week, in this time for “holy repentance,” let us make sure to spend these last days in Lent with our hearts preparing for Easter. May we use these remaining days in the desert as a time for forgiveness and allow our hearts to be loved by Christ. May all of our hearts gleam with anticipation for Holy Week and better knowledge of the Risen Lord! Author:​Krissy Pierno is a teacher for the Archdiocese of Washington. Resources:Listen to On Mission: Journeying Through Holy WeekRead and learn about Lent and EasterRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Daily Dose of Hope March 12, 2026   Scripture: Romans 6   Prayer:   Almighty God and Risen Lord, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, We come before you today with praise and a sense of awe.  You are amazing.  You offer new life.  And yet, we still struggle to keep focus on you.  Help us gather our scattered and distracted thoughts.  Help us take a moment of silence and remember who you are...Holy Spirit, speak to us today.  We want to hear your voice.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently working our way through Paul's letters chronologically.  We are now in our sixth pastoral letter, the book of Romans.   Today's reading is Romans 6.  In this chapter, Paul discusses why we should no longer sin once we have become believers of Jesus.  In the previous chapters, he has talked about how we are no longer under the law.  That's true.  We are saved and our sins are forgiven.  That's also true.  But that doesn't mean we should start acting like fools.  Rather, the standard is higher.   Paul also considers sin to be an enslaving power.  I'm not sure we really think about it that way.  I typically think of sin as brokenness or a separation between myself and God.  But Paul sees it as something much deeper – it's a power that is actually fighting for control of all creation.    Humans are enslaved to sin.  And slaves don't typically have any control over their bodies.  They are forced into labor, they are punished at will, and they can be assaulted without any kind of recourse.  To be enslaved is to have every part of you controlled by another.  If humans are enslaved to sin, then the only thing that has mastery over this slavery is Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.    Paul explains that when someone accepts Jesus, they experience a spiritual death to sin.  They then also experience a rebirth.  They become new people in Jesus.  As new people in Jesus, we are no longer slaves to sin, as our old selves were crucified.  Sin is no longer our master.  It no longer has the same hold on us.  That being said, we still have a daily choice to make.  We are still human and sin is still tempting.  But we make a choice to live righteously.    Think about your own temptations.  What daily choices do you make because you now live for Jesus?  How have your own daily choices changed as you have grown in your walk with Jesus Christ?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 3-4; Acts 25 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the February 18th, 2026 episode of the Daily Radio Bible! On today's journey, Hunter invites listeners to gather around the "fires of His presence" as we continue our daily exploration of the Scriptures. We find ourselves in Numbers chapters 3 and 4, where the unique roles of the Levites are highlighted and God's heart for worship and sacred service is revealed. The reading then moves to Acts 25, where we witness Paul boldly defend his faith before Roman and Jewish leaders, sparking profound questions about the difference between a dead religion and a living relationship with Christ. As you listen, you'll be encouraged to reflect—does faith make sense if it's just about rules and history, or is it only truly understood when we encounter the living Christ? Hunter offers prayers for God's guidance and peace over your day, gently reminding us that we are deeply known and loved. As winter gives way to brighter days and the season of Lent draws near, today's episode is an invitation to take every step with hope, prayer, and a heart open to God's transforming love. So grab a warm drink, maybe take a walk if you can, and join this global community in Scripture, prayer, and gratitude—always remembering, as Hunter beautifully says, that you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It makes no sense. That's what Felix, the Roman official, thought as Paul stood before him on trial. The matter seemed confusing—"something about their religion and a dead man named Jesus who Paul insists is alive." Why would someone risk everything, suffer, even face death, for what looks like just a dead religion? It's not logical—unless you've met the Living Christ. Paul, too, once thought this Jesus movement made no sense. In fact, he did more than doubt; he saw it as a threat and fought to destroy it. But all that changed on the Damascus Road, when Paul encountered Jesus himself—alive, risen. His life was turned upside down, and everything that once seemed foolish suddenly became the very logic of his existence. It's the same for us. Unless we encounter the Risen Christ, faith can seem confusing and pointless, especially when life feels dark or when the world leads us into suffering or confusion. But when we meet the One who has conquered death, who knows us and loves us, it all begins to make sense. Life's suffering and confusion find meaning in Him. The invitation today is to stop hiding, to stop running, and simply be present with this Living Christ. You are known and loved. As you sit honestly before Him, let Him reveal His heart to you. Only then—when we open ourselves to truly know Him—do things begin to make sense. We see that life isn't about following a dead man, but about living in relationship with the Risen Lord. And when that happens, even the storms and sufferings of life, though still painful, become a part of a greater story—His story. That's a prayer that I have for my own soul. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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