He Is Not Here, For He Is Risen

Resurrection of Christ: Raffaelino del Garbo, 1510

Matthew 28

The Resurrection

(Psalm 16:1-11; Psalm 49:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9)

1 AND in the end of the Sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. 2 And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. 3 And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. 4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. 7 And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.

8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. 9 And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. 10 Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.

The Report of the Guards

11 Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done. 12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers, 13 Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night, and stole him away when we were asleep. 14 And if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.

The Great Commission

(Mark 16:14-18)

16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And seeing them they adored: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. 19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Douay-Rheims Bible

UPDATED: Pro-Lifer Frank Coleman To Be Next Premier of NL

UPDATED: see updates at end of posting.

This should be interesting. I think Coleman's statement to the press about his pro-life past and his "personally opposed but won't impose his views" approach will be criticized by both sides. Notice what his fellow marcher said about him in the interview--something sure to cause waves.




UPDATE 1:
An extensive and impressive bio of family man Frank Coleman.

The story turns national.

Expect the hounds of hell to be unleashed over the weekend.

I note this paragraph from a story in The Telegram.

In a news release Thursday, the PC party said Coleman must still be confirmed by delegates as its leader at the July 5 leadership convention, according to the party’s constitution.

 
UPDATE 2: 
From VOCM Radio:
Coleman Responds to Questions About Right to Life Stance

UPDATE Monday April 21

Frank Coleman coronation turning into 'train wreck,' prof says

Pro-Life Vigil in St. John's NL on Good Friday

Coverage of today's pro-life walk and vigil at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, NL by the CBC. Also see my blog posting earlier this week for important background.



Notice the story lead indicates an "historical first, equal numbers of pro-life and pro-choice activists." This is true, although the reason is chiefly because the pro-life numbers were down quite a bit from last year due to a split in the local pro-life movement but also because the pro-abortion forces rallied and were trying to make a powerful statement about the recent closing of the Morgentaler abortuary in Fredericton.

Artificial Contraception Is Like The Kiss of Judas

The kiss of Judas was a lie in the same way that contraception is a lie.

Says who?

Says this holy priest.

Feast Of The Institution Of The Priesthood

It is Maundy Thursday.

Let's have a sober look at the office of Priest and Bishop.

The Supreme Law of the Church

Image taken at Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Flatrock, NL

Historically, canon law is the oldest continuously functioning legal system in the western world. Fortunately, throughout Church history some of the world's finest legal, theological, and pastoral minds have contributed to the formation of canon law, all trying to serve one goal, that expressed in the final norm of the Code, Canon 1752: "...having before one's eyes the salvation of souls, which is always the supreme law of the Church." [Source]

The supreme law of the Church is the salvation of souls, so says Pope John Paul II. Missionary work is what our Lord Jesus had in mind for His Apostles, the Bishops, when He pronounced The Great Commission:

18 And Jesus came up 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 the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

The Catechism agrees.

Free Speech Violated: Whatcott And LaBarbera Arrested At U of Regina

Sun News talks sense once again.

Brian Lilly comments on the arrest a few days ago of Bill Whatcott and Peter LaBarbera on the campus of the University of Regina and states the obvious about the erosion of free speech rights in Canada.