April 11th, Saturday, Easter Vigil

Genesis 1: 1-2: 2, Genesis 22: 1-18, Romans 6: 3-11, Matthew 28: 1-10

How can the worst day in a professional’s life be the best day in the history of humankind. I can’t imagine a phone call on an early Sunday morning. “What do you mean he’s gone???. Yes, I know we buried him on Friday. What do you mean he’s not there ??? Yes, I know the crypt was sealed. What will we tell the family? The newspapers?” Driving to the cemetery, talking on my cell phone, trying to get an accurate account of the events.

Going the opposite way, heading into town, are some of the folks that were at the funeral. I quickly make a u-turn and catch up with them. As I walk towards the women they say that an angel told them, “Don’t be afraid. He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said… go tell my brothers,” Then….I see Him….He’s here……What’s going on….I filed the death certificate before the burial…….He can’t be here.

Jesus is Risen; He is Risen indeed. He died for my sins. He is my salvation; the salvation of the world. Truly this is the best day in history!

Tom Nolan, Funeral Director, married to Margie, father of 4, grandfather of the most precious granddaughter ever….at least until the next one comes!