LOVE HAS RISEN AGAIN

The Easter Season has arrived—a season of light, hope, and new life. Today, we rejoice and celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death. Easter is not simply a day we observe; it is a living reality we are invited to enter. The Risen Lord approaches us, refreshes our spirits, and calls us into a deeper relationship with Him.

Over the past few weeks, we journeyed through Lent, Holy Week, and the Sacred Triduum. I was truly touched by the strong turnout at our weekend Masses. Your presence, faith, and effort to “Come back to the Lord with all your heart…” revealed a genuine longing for transformation. Many of you have turned your hearts back to God. Now, at Easter, we see the fruit: the love of Christ rising within your hearts. Truly, “love has risen again”—not only in the tomb, but within each one of us.

 

During the Lenten season, I also had the opportunity to visit interior areas to celebrate Mass and hear confessions among migrants and the Orang Asli communities. There were moments of tiredness along the way, but the Lord quietly provided the strength needed each time. In those moments, I experienced a deep joy—a reminder that Christ is present everywhere, especially among the poor, the forgotten, and those who long for His mercy. These encounters have been a blessing for them, and for me as well.

 

Recently, a simple line from the Letter to the Hebrews (12:6) stayed with me: “The Lord disciplines the one He loves.” I came to realise this is not something harsh, but a gentle reminder that God continues to guide, shape, and form us in love—to live a life of love. In our journey of faith, He patiently leads us, helping us grow closer to Him each day.

 

As we celebrate Easter, we are invited to open our hearts to the Risen Lord, giving Him space to transform us. We continue seeking Him in prayer, trusting that He will come to meet us during this season, just as He promised His disciples. Having encountered Him, He sends us forth as messengers of Easter joy and hope.

 

Our mission is clear: to shine the light of Christ into the dark corners of our families, our communities, and our world. Having renewed our baptismal commitments, we pray that the Risen Lord not only encounters us but also dwells within us and works through us. In this way, His love becomes visible and tangible in our everyday lives.

 

As we begin this Easter Season, let us remain rooted in hope, alive in faith, and active in love. Let us walk forward with confidence, knowing that Christ is truly risen and present among us.

 

MAY THE RISEN CHRIST FILL YOUR HEARTS

WITH LASTING HOPE, PEACE, AND NEW LIFE.