In the modern world, individualism runs rampant. Whether such statements come from extreme rebels or philosophers, they contradict the natural order of society whereby we must carry out the orders of superiors. Obedience does not destroy freedom; it perfects it. Although we do not always choose our superiors, particularly our parents, without a commitment to obedience, human society itself unravels to the detriment of all.

The risen Christ appeared to a chosen few to reveal His resurrection. We are called to believe in this miracle and if we believe, we may see Him forever. The sight of the glorified Christ is the reward of all faithful Christians. For those He appeared to, Our Lord came as a consoler. Moreover, by tradition, Jesus appeared first to Our Lady, His Blessed Mother, because throughout His passion and suffering, she kept the Faith and offered compassion.

Our existence on earth is fleeting. By faith, we know this and believe in it. When we reflect upon eternity, our minds are not able to directly comprehend it. We measure our existence through time linearly, but eternity is the perpetual now. In the Mass, we bring together the fulness of time and the eternity of Our Lord’s sacrifice in one moment, at all hours, and daily on countless altars across the world. Our minds may not be able to comprehend eternity, but through the Catholic Faith we experience it.

The cultivation of vocations cannot merely be part of a communication strategy. They must emerge from an authentic Christian culture. This is why the Society of Saint Pius X has endeavored since its founding to both promote priestly vocations and shape priests in line with Tradition. At the same time, the Society has and continues to inspire Catholic families to foster vocations. For as Our Lord instructed, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Many more are called but do not have the formation to accept.

Our Lord instructed His disciples on how to pray. The Pater Noster, the Our Father, which is a profound prayer that reminds us that God is our father. It is the Holy Trinity that is the father over all of us. He cares and loves us. He desires that we unite ourselves with Him. We relate to God and He invites us to do so. What does that mean for us? How do we comprehend this incredible blessing unique unto us among all of creation?

When Our Lord first appears to the Apostles, at first they do not believe and then are overjoyed. A less well known third appearance that Christ made is at the Sea of Galilee, which is recounted in the Gospel of John. Our first pope, St. Peter, dives into the sea to draw close to Christ immediately. And when the Apostles finally meet Him, he has prepared a fire and meal for them. This is just a small example of the great kindness of Our Lord and why we should place our care in His love.

After His miraculous resurrection, Our Lord appeared to the Apostles to reveal that he was alive the flesh. Christ invites them to come and feel Him while also showing that He can still eat. Our Lord’s resurrection was not merely spiritual. He was not a ghost. Further, He showed his sacred wounds as a reminder of His great love for us. These wounds are not an ugly feature; they are glorified because of what they symbolize. Christ suffered for all mankind so that we too may be glorified and united with Him for eternity in heaven.

How does one describe the glorious Resurrection of Our Lord? It is the greatest victory in human history: over the devil, over sin, and over death. It is Our Lord’s triumphant conquering of this universe wounded by sin. Christ has made life the last word, not death. He has paved the way to heaven for all who choose to follow Him.