Theme: Jesus Appears to the Disciples, and Makes a Special Appearance to Thomas. Today is also Bright Sunday, not Low Sunday.

AN INVITATION TO THE EASTER CELEBRATION

Pastoral Invitation
In the name of the risen Christ, welcome. Last week, I asked you to wear bright clothes today; thank you for doing so. Now, how many of you know that this past Monday is known as Bright Monday? How many of you know that today is Bright Sunday, which we clergy have often called "Low Sunday," because it is the Sunday after Easter, and often, the opening day of fishing season? Who of you knows the meaning of Easter (and every Sunday is Easter) other than the reality that Christ arose? I'm going to tell you. Easter signifies that, in Christ, God has the last laugh over sin, death, the grave! So, have you laug…