Archbishop Shelton shares Easter message highlighting Christian joy and hope
Archbishop Shelton released an Easter message on April 3, emphasizing the triumph of Jesus Christ and the significance of the Resurrection for Christians.
The message focuses on the importance of Easter as a time for deliverance, redemption, and victory over sin and death. Archbishop Shelton said, “This is the day the Lord has made, and there is so much for which we have to rejoice: The trumpet of salvation has sounded aloud the triumph of Jesus Christ the King, who, coming back from death’s domain, lives and reigns for ever and ever! (The Easter Proclamation [Exsultet]; Psalm 118:24)”
He continued by describing how Easter joy comes from faith in Christ’s resurrection. “The Paschal Mystery — the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — is our fountain of Christian joy. What is important about this is that this Easter joy emerges from deliverance, redemption, and the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death,” Shelton said.
As families gather during this season, Archbishop Shelton encouraged believers to share their faith. “Therefore, we are compelled to let our Easter joy be profound and compelling to allow the light of Christ within us, rising in glory, to dispel the darkness of hearts and minds everywhere. For we know, the peace of Christ is already at work in our world because of the Lamb who was sacrificed for our salvation,” he said.
The Archdiocese of Louisville promotes Catholic spiritual development through its ministries according to its official website. It also maintains archives with historical documents from its institutions according to its official website.
As an ecclesiastical territory aligned with the Roman Catholic Church according to its official website, it aims to spread Gospel teachings through worship services such as sacraments while addressing human needs according to its official website. The Archdiocese operates under Archbishop Shelton’s guidance with support from consultative groups like the College of Consultors according to its official website.
It provides pastoral care across central Kentucky through multiple parishes according to its official website.
In closing his message for this sacred season Archbishop Shelton said: “May the Mother of Jesus, through her never-failing intercession, always watch over us as Christ our certain hope has risen and is alive forevermore! As Archbishop of Louisville I wish you a very sacred Easter season.”
