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Good News
for Families
Wednesday
16th April 2025
1 Enjoy reading the Gospel
Before sunrise on Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene went to
Jesus’ tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from
the entrance and that the tomb was empty. Mary ran to Peter
and another disciple (John) and said, “Someone has taken the
Lord out of the tomb and we don’t know where they have put
him.” The disciples ran together to the tomb. But John, running
faster than Peter, arrived first and looked into the tomb but
did not go in. Peter, however, went into the tomb and he saw
Jesus’ linen burial cloths lying on the ground. He also saw the
cloth that had been over Jesus’ head; this was rolled up in a
place by itself. Then John also went into the tomb; he saw and
he believed. Until this moment they had failed to understand
that Jesus must rise from the dead.
Artwork © The Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey/www.mccrimmon.com
Taken from the Gospel of Sunday 20th April 2025 - John 20:1-9 (Easter Sunday, Year C)
Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture
make you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is EASTER
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“Happy
Happy Easter! May you bring to all the joy
and hope of the Risen Christ!”
Christ! Pope Francis
Why wasn’t Jesus in the tomb? This week is Holy Week and this coming Sunday is
Easter Sunday. This is the day when the Church throughout the world especially
remembers and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus - his rising in glory. Look at the
picture above. What does it remind you of or make you think about? Ask your child
what they know about Easter Sunday. On this day, people renew their baptismal
promises together in Church. It may help your child if you tell them something else
that you know, or have experienced, about Easter.
“Accept
Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Take a small step
towards him: he awaits you with open arms.
arms.” Pope Francis
Easter Sunday is the greatest day in the Church’s calendar. This day reminds us that
Jesus, the Son of God, offers each one of us a share in his everlasting life and eternal
happiness. All are warmly invited to come and join with the Church community this
Sunday and celebrate the hope that Jesus’ resurrection brings to our lives. As a family,
share ideas about what you might also do to celebrate Easter Sunday and make it
special. Who can you help to have a happy Easter?
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you
for this Sunday’s wonderful
celebration of your resurrection.
Please bless my family with
new life throughout the great
Season of Easter
Easter. Amen.
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