On Easter morning, we are told that the stone was rolled away from the mouth of the tomb. This can be quite significant, when I think of my heart as the blocking stone to his resurrection in us.

Can I identify something akin to a stone that is holding me back from enjoying the fullness of life? This could be anything from an addiction, compulsion, resentment, some hidden and dark secret that I have never shared with anyone. Quite often we are as sick as deep secrets that we think (hope) nobody knows. Jealousy or resentments of others can also be real bondage. If I have a resentment against anyone, it is as if I am drinking poison, expecting them to die!

If you want the Easter Vigil and Day to be a living joyful experience for you, you have to go  dee into your heart. Look there for your areas of darkness and of death. Where is it that blocking stone you need to be rolled away? Only Jesus could do it on his own, Jesus. Ask him for help unblock your heart

Jack Mc Ardle, And that’s the Gospel Truth, www. Columba.ie