WOV #674, “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen”
Devotion
Why this exuberant over-the-top joy at Easter? Why loud music and strong praise? Why trumpets and the voices of angels and archangels? In a world of war and hunger, of injustice and inequities, why praise at all?
"Jesus is risen and we shall arise."
Jesus is risen, and he returns to the world to open our eyes, speak God’s word into our hearts and break bread into our mouths.
Jesus is risen and what happened to him will happen to us. The resurrection is not a private affair reserved for God alone. The resurrection of Jesus is for our sake and the sake of the world: Christ coming to us. The resurrection of Jesus means we too shall be raised.
What is good for Jesus is good for me. That’s why we sing: "Alleluia! Jesus is risen."
Prayer
O God, put a song of outrageous praise in our mouth. Teach us “Alleluia.” Give us faith to believe: Since Jesus is risen, we shall arise.”