The Easter Message from the College Principal, Rev Prof. Dr Upolu Luma Vaai
“Both the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ remain the sources of meaning for Christian living. One without the other is not only meaningless, it is risky. The resurrection without the death of Jesus is like drinking from someone else’s water without the need to fight for it. And the death of Jesus without the resurrection is like drinking from our own water without meaning and purpose. The risky part is that, the death of Jesus without the resurrection can become a warrant to justify oppressive systems and structures. And the resurrection without the death of Jesus can become a warrant for a dependency system that conceals the fire for freedom and self-determination. The Holy Week communicates in depth this ‘whole of life’ mystery of God, that we must always hold both together: the death of Jesus on the one hand, and resurrection on the other. One guides our sense of sacrificial restraint and humility. The other guides our sense of freedom and liberation. This is a healthy tension that is at the heart of the life of God poured out through Jesus Christ in Spirit in this Easter Week.” Blessed Easter!