On Good Friday, Christians worldwide lament Jesus’ Crucifixion which reveals God’s sacrificial love for ‘ALL’, but soon follows the most important Christian festival Easter celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection, which reminds us of the eternal hope that death does not have the last word on human destiny.
“This is a poignant message and a reminder to many who have lost their loved ones due to the COVID- 19 pandemic and have experienced trauma, separation, isolation”, said Michael Singleton, Chair, Churches Together in Luton.
He added, “Easter reminds us that the first experience of Jesus’ disciples with the Risen Lord Jesus had also occurred in similar circumstances. Out of fear and to protect their lives, Jesus’ disciples had gathered in a room, behind closed doors, when the Risen Christ had appeared, bringing His peace to them. May His peace now be with us all in Luton and beyond.”
C of E Archdeacon of Bedford, Rev Dave Middlebrook said, “Easter brings a powerful liberating message of courage and hope overcoming the fear of death and life’s uncertainty. After two years of Covid lockdowns, it is a delight to see the usual Walks of Witness and street processions led by Church clusters across Luton.”
“Forgive them father, for they know not what they do,” said Jesus on the cross. May such words of Jesus inspire and guide everyone in this world to live in peace and harmony, not just with friends and family, but also with those who despise, hate, and persecute others in the name of race, religion or ethnicity. May the miracle of Easter bring us all renewed hope, faith, love, and joy!
Pics of Good Friday Walk of Witness led by Bury Park Beech Hill Council of Churches in Luotn on 15th Apr’22