The devastation in Haiti has impacted each of us and the whole world.  We watch and wait to see if a miracle can take place in the  midst of such monumental destruction and wonder what we can do to help.

The agony of injured people, of family members searching for loved ones, of buildings in utter ruin fill our minds and hearts to overflowing.  And a world responds. 

Our hearts of compassion go out to all the people of Haiti and all those who still await news of their loved ones.
Our hearts of gratitude go out to all those who are actively involved in the mission of care for the people of Haiti.

Today the Christian church proclaims to the world
"He is Risen Alleluia!"

What joy floods our minds and hearts as we celebrate the Life who offers us life abundantly.

In this time of struggle in our world when people are feeling the darkness of economics, job loss, illness or relationships, we take hope in this day. "He is not here", the women were told when they went to the tomb.  "He has been raised."

This is the promise to each of us also.  We shall be raised up.  There is no pain or sorrow that can destroy us.  We are led through the darkness by the Light we proclaim as Christ Our Light.