Seeking the Living Among the Dead

Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the meaning behind the angel’s question to the Marys at Christ’s tomb: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” He discusses how we often look for life, fulfillment, and God in places that are spiritually dead, such as worldly pursuits, fixation on the past, or merely external religious rituals. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that true life is found in repentance, love, holiness, and active communion within the Church. Drawing on Scripture, he highlights how the resurrection invites believers to leave behind spiritual death and embrace the new life Christ offers. He encourages reflecting on where we seek satisfaction and challenges us to walk away from places that bring no true life, trusting that God provides abundant, eternal life beyond what the world offers.