The Resurrection of Christ

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He must increase,
I must decrease.
John 3:30
 


When Christ will reign in us
we shall enjoy even now,
the blessings of rebirth and resurrection.

 
Origen, 3rd century

 
 
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They returned
to Jerusalem with great joy.
Luke 24:52
 


Remember that the passion of Christ
always ends in the Resurrection;
the joy of Easter has to dawn.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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He who raised Christ Jesus…
will give life to your mortal bodies also.
Romans 8:11
 


On the tree no bone of his was broken;
in the earth his body knew no decay.
He is the One who rose from the dead,
and who raised man from the depths of the tomb.

 
St. Melito of Sardis, 2nd century

 
 
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You seek Jesus of Nazareth
who was crucified. He has risen.
Mark 16:6
 


Father,
we praise you with greater joy this Easter season,
for in Christ a new age has dawned,
the long reign of sin is ended.

 
Easter Liturgy

 
 
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God raised him up.
Acts of the Apostles 2:24
 


Christ fell asleep in death, but he rose from the dead,
for God was his deliver.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 
 
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The dead in Christ will rise.
1 Thessalonians 4:16
 


Upon Christ’s head is placed the crown of victory,
and his members also share in his glory.

 
St. Paul Le-Bao-Tinh, 19th century

 
 
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I shall raise him on the last day.
Jesus; John 6:40
 


The Lord’s resurrection and glorification
show us the life that will be given to us in the future.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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As in Adam all die,
so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
1 Corinthians 15:22
 


The confidence of Christians is the resurrection of the dead,
believing this, we live.

 
Tertullian, 2nd century

 

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