Christ conquered the devil
using the same means and the same weapons
that the devil used to win.
The Virgin, the tree, and death, became the tokens of our victory.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

The Risen Lord offers his love of humanity.
It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

To humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered
and overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness and fear,
the Risen Lord offers his love that pardons, reconciles
and reopens hearts to hope.
It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

His death is our ransom from death;
His resurrection is our rising to life.

 
Easter Liturgy

The Lord of life
has risen with power,
bringing with him love and justice,
respect, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

Let us spur ourselves on.
We must rise with Christ, we must seek the world which is above;
let us long for those who are longing for us.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

The resurrection is a sign
that the Eternal Father is faithful to his promise
and brings new life out of death.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

Your faith must be in him
who raised Our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead
and gave him a share in his own glory
and a seat at his right hand.

 
St. Polycarp, 2nd century