At A Loss: A Holy Saturday Homily

Contemplating Grief and Loss: A Reflection on Jesus' Death Following the Gospel Reading for the day, read by Canon JP Arossa,  Bishop Michael Hunn delves into the Holy Gospel according to Matthew, recounting the events following Jesus' crucifixion and burial by Joseph of Arimathea. The sermon explores the profound themes of grief and loss, drawing parallels between our human experiences and God's own grief at the death of Jesus Christ. It invites the audience to reflect on the harrowing notion of a world where death is the final end and encourages a return to contemplate the significance of what comes next.

00:00 The Burial of Jesus

00:50 The Guard at the Tomb

02:09 Reflections on Loss and Grief

04:18 God's Experience of Loss

05:57 Contemplating a World Without Resurrection

07:11 A Call to Witness the Resurrection