He Is Risen

Our Suffering Servant is alive.
Rejoice and celebrate.
Rejoice and sing for joy.
Rejoice with a thankful heart.

Hearts renewed with exultation.
Hearts renewed from sorrow and pain–His pain.
Hearts renewed with His risen life.
Hearts renewed by His Risen Touch.

New life comes after hours of waiting.
New life encircles our whole being.
New life is the great gift of Christ risen.
New life has been won as faithful Christ promised.

Thank You, O Christ, for Your All-embracing love.
Keep us faithful, so we might follow You to the very end.
Amen, Alleluia!

Sr. La Donna M. Pinkelman, OSF