No three days in history could be more fittingly described as a “wild weekend” than the period from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday. While we often associate that phrase with celebration, these three days were marked instead by confusion, suffering, and ultimately, redemption. 

The Apostles were convinced that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, the one who would free the Jewish people. Many others shared this belief, welcoming Him into Jerusalem with great enthusiasm just days before. Yet their understanding of His mission was incomplete. 

It was widely expected that Jesus would lead a political uprising against the Roman Empire and restore power to Israel. But this was not God’s plan. Jesus came to free humanity from sin, securing not temporary political freedom, but eternal life. Because this mission was misunderstood, and because some leaders feared losing their own authority, Jesus was handed over to be crucified. Yet even this was part of God’s plan. Through His death, Jesus accomplished what no one else could. As both fully God and fully man, He alone could redeem humanity. 

For the Apostles, the time between Jesus’ arrest and His resurrection must have been filled with fear and uncertainty. They were asked to trust that, despite all appearances, God’s plan would prevail. 

We often find ourselves in similar moments, when events unfold in ways we do not expect and hope seems distant. Yet Jesus trusted in the Father, and so did His mother, Mary. We are called to that same trust, confident that God’s providence is greater than our own understanding. 

This week, as we celebrate the Resurrection, let us trust in God’s plan even when we do not see the way forward. May the light of Easter remind us that hope is never lost and that God’s victory is always certain.