Today, we celebrated the day of the Resurrection with great joy at the Church of the Epiphany, Gurgaon. It was a day of renewed hope for all those who were present. The celebration of Easter marked the end of the Lenten season. The Presbyter in charge, Revd. Prateek Pillai reiterated the theme of the Lenten season when he spoke about the need to be Christlike and to imbibe the qualities of humbleness, service, and forgiveness throughout one's lifetime.
In his message to the faithful, Revd. Prateek Pillai reminded the gathering about the message of renewal brought about by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He talked about how Mary Magdalene might as well have been the first Apostle who was the first to spread the news of the Resurrection. He described how two disciples rushed to the tomb to check on the remains, only to find it empty except for some cloths. He also described how the Apostle John was given the duty of looking after Mary as his mother, and Mary the duty of being a mother to John.
It was indeed a joy to see that the church was packed to its pews with the members of the congregation. There was an atmosphere of joy in all those who were present. After the end of Mass, there was a fellowship get-together in the church lawns where everyone exchanged pleasantries.
