Listen here.
The power of the Resurrection isn’t limited to the past, experience it today.
Jesus…has been raised; he is not here…he is going head of you to Galilee; there you will see him.”
Mark 16:6-7
Fr. Goodrich preached this sermon online (via Zoom), based on Mark 16:1-18, on Easter Sunday, to a live congregation of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, Iowa.
Thank you Father Kevin for such an inspiring message in your Easter sermon “Go to Galilee” The analogy that you created by the Tombs of our lives being all our disappointments, failures, and missed opportunities was so believable for me. Following people who are already going there or are there makes so much sense to me at this time of my life.
Through this COVID shutdown I have explored and questioned my faith more than ever before. I know that God and the resurrected Christ are truly my strength and my salvation.
Laurel, Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad the sermon was helpful to you in some way. Indeed, these times have been difficult for most, deadly for many, and agonizing for others. In such a climate, it’s not surprisingly we may find ourselves stuck at the tomb, instead of “Going to Galilee” where Jesus promises to meet us.
Yes, when we find ourselves at the tomb, we should look to follow the “people who are already going there.” There being a new day, a new resurrection, a place of future hope and life. Another great reminder of the importance of community so that we have people who will walk alongside of us, as well as people we can follow. Blessings.
In terms of doubt, you may find my post, “5 Ways to Persist in Faith When Dealing with Doubt” helpful. As well as my recent sermon, “The Power of Doubt to Build Faith.”