Homily for the Easter Vigil
St George’s Cathedral
8th April 2023
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
Dear People of God, on this most holy of nights, let us echo the words of the angel: Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Again! Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia! It is good to be with you, sharing this celebration of Easter in the Cathedral, the mother church of the Diocese and Province.
Lections: Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 114; Luke 24:1-12.
Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, as we hear again the glorious story of the Resurrection and its message of new beginnings, may each one of you experience the fullness of Christ’s gift of abundant life. May you know the joy, the hope and the peace that Easter brings. Thank you to the Dean, the clergy, the Churchwardens and Council, the Director of Music and the Organist, the choir, lay ministers, servers, those who arranged the flowers, and everyone responsible for this wonderful service and, indeed, all the worship in this, the mother church of our Province. The church is grateful to you all.
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Readings:
Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4: 12-16; Mark 10: 17-31
May I speak in the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, dear people of God, heads of participating schools – Mr Antony Reeler of Diocesan College, our host this year; Mrs Heather Goedeke of Herschel; Mrs Shirley Frayne of St Cyprian’s; and Mr Julian Cameron of St George’s Grammar School – also friends and families, I am pleased to join you to share in this important milestone in the lives of the confirmation candidates under the challenges of Covid-19.
Installation of Antony Reeler as Principal of Diocesan College
Bishops Memorial Chapel
Reading: Mark 4:10-20
May I speak in the name of God who calls, informs and transforms us. Amen.
2 Corinthians 4: 7-18; Psalm 42: 1-7; John 6: 37-40
First, let me on behalf of the Church throughout this sub-continent, express our heartfelt condolences to Henry, to your children and your wider family, as well as to the family of the Diocese of Eswatini as we mourn the devastating loss of our sister.
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