In this New Sunday reflection, Fr. Nareg Terterian invites us to move beyond celebrating the Resurrection as a one-day event and to begin living it as a daily reality. The Church enters a 50-day season of joy, renewal, and transformation, reminding us that the Resurrection is not just something we remember, it is something we live. Drawing from the opening chapter of the Gospel of John, this sermon centers on a powerful truth: our identity. Through Christ, we are no longer defined by the world, our achievements, or our failures; we are called to become children of God. This identity is not superficial; it is a lens through which we begin to see ourselves, others, and life itself. Fr. Nareg shares a personal story from his early years in the seminary to illustrate how identity shapes perspective and purpose. Just as a seminarian learns to embrace a new way of being, so too are we invited to take on the identity given to us through Christ. The message continues through the Book of Acts, where we see the early Church forming as a living, dynamic community; not a perfect one, but a real one. The Church is not a place for the flawless, but a spiritual hospital where healing, growth, and transformation take place. Each of us is called to participate in building this living body of Christ. Finally, the Epistle of James reminds us of our personal responsibility, especially in how we use our words. The tongue has the power to guide, but also to destroy. True renewal requires awareness, patience, and discipline in how we respond to others and the world around us. This sermon offers a clear and practical spiritual rhythm: • Know who you are — a child of God • Live in community — as part of a growing Church • Take responsibility — for your words and actions When we embrace this rhythm, we begin to experience the renewal that the Resurrection brings into our lives. Join us as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection, not just as an event, but as a transformed way of living.
