04/04/2026
As we reflect on Holy Saturday, read a reflection from our Principal, Dr. Grumich, below 🩷
“The Resurrection account in the Gospel of Matthew (28:1–10) begins in a place that feels familiar to all of us: uncertainty. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to the tomb at dawn, carrying grief, confusion, and unanswered questions. They are not expecting hope. And yet, everything changes. The stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and into that moment comes a message that echoes across time: “Do not be afraid.”
This message is not given once, but twice; first by the angel and then by Jesus himself. It suggests that fear is not something easily dismissed or quickly overcome. Instead, it is something we all carry. The command “do not be afraid” does not mean that fear disappears. Rather, it invites us not to let fear control our choices. It calls us to move forward even when we are unsure, to trust even when we do not yet understand.
Ultimately, the Resurrection story reveals that hope does not come after life is neatly resolved. It breaks into the middle of confusion and fear. The empty tomb is not just a symbol of life after death; it is a sign that new beginnings are possible even when we cannot yet see how. The message “do not be afraid” is not a call to eliminate fear, but an invitation to live with courage in its presence.
In a world that often feels unpredictable, this Gospel offers a steady and reassuring truth: we are not alone in our uncertainty. Like the women at the tomb, we are invited to move forward even if we are fearful, perhaps, but also open to joy. And in that willingness to take the next step, we may discover that hope has already been waiting for us.”
