Bring us peace O Risen Lord

Easter in L'Aquilla, Italy - recently hit by an earthquake





In Iraq


and in Gaza

(Photos: BBC)

Let's pray that the Easter light warms these places, and also Sri Lanka - I wonder how the displaced Tamils in the North celebrated Easter.

The power of this holy night
dispels all evil,
washes guilt away,
restores lost innocence,
brings mourners joy;
it casts out hatred,
brings us peace,
and humbles earthly pride.