Resurrection & Life

Within the short period of a month, the parish has lost three young parishioners, two due to cancer and one due to work-related accident. Of the two who were diagnosed with cancer, they have faced their treatment process bravely. Coincidentally, both have expressed to me that they experienced the presence of Jesus throughout their battle. On top of that, one had also indicated that she had felt more joy and peace than ever before. As for the brother who had suffered life-threatening injury from work, it is not difficult for us to imagine that he too, had received comfort from the Lord’s glory during his final hours. According to his parents, this young man was extremely filial, hardworking and very generous; therefore, they have donated his organs to help others in need, so that his love will continue to spread in this world.

According to the Gospel of John, when Jesus received the news that Lazarus was ill, he stayed where he was for two more days, then he said to the disciples, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I will go and wake him up.” To Jesus, death is not the end of life, but the gateway to eternal life.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” God has given us life, and so our lives belong to God. Jesus has asked us to prepare ourselves and to live our lives to all its fullness. Thus, he has requested us to live our lives according to God’s word, only in doing so, we will be able to share in God’s glory and peace.