An Easter Prayer.

Good and gracious God, Our glorious Creator, As we greet the signs in nature around us of Spring once again regaling us in bloom,

In the songs of returning birds and elds

soon to be planted, We give you praise

for an even greater sign of new life:

the resurrection of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, that we especially celebrate at this time.

The sadness and despair of his death

has given way to the bright promise of immortality.

For the Resurrection is our guarantee that justice will triumph over treason, Light will overcome darkness, and love will conquer death.

As we celebrate we also dare to ask for your grace that we may live the promise given to us,

By imitating the life of Jesus in reaching out to the poor, the marginalized, the least among us,

As we strive to be neighbour to all those whom we meet.

Amen.