Christ is risen!
The Apostle Saint Paul tells us emphatically that without the resurrection our faith is worthless, arguing a priori that if the concept of the dead rising from the dead is mere wishful thinking, then the event could not have occurred:
I Cor. 15:13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
Not to worry. Jesus Christ did indeed rise from the dead:
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
St. Paul lists the witnesses to Christ’s resurrection:
5 … he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
The Lord is risen indeed. Glorify him!
Handwritings on the Wall 