Bright Monday
A Poem
He Will See To It
The sun will rise again— He will see to it. The winter months will incubate life— He will see to it. Spring will erupt in beauty anew— He will see to it. The ocean will maintain its boundaries— He will see to it. But will my boundaries be maintained? He will see to it. Will the beauty hidden in my life be revealed? He will see to it. Will the seemingly endless winter of loss and grief incubate life? He will see to it. Will the bright sunshine invade the darkness again? He will see to it. When I recall to mind Jehovah “Yireh,” I rest, assured that He will remain true. He is the God who provides. He will see to it that my faith will not falter. -Daisy Fuentes Dronen
Bright Week: A Sunrise of Hope
This bright week begins with the brilliance of Easter.
Every Easter for the past three years, we’ve met our dear friends on a hill to watch the sunrise. It has become a sacred tradition—a quiet, expectant moment to mark resurrection morning together.
For the last two years, we’ve been met with rain, cold, and clouds. Still, we’ve never been disappointed. Being together, praying, and singing of the goodness of the Son—who rises with brilliance over death—has been more than enough.
This Year, the Sun Rose
This Easter morning, the sun finally rose through the clouds in full splendor, casting the sky in the sweetest shades of peach and pink. It was breathtaking.
And in that sunrise, we were reminded: even on cloudy days, the sun still shines. And so does the Son—piercing the darkness that often threatens to shroud our souls.
The Gift of Bright Week
A few years ago, I discovered that the week following Easter is traditionally known as Bright Week. I’ve embraced that name wholeheartedly. It reminds me that Easter is not just a day—it’s a season. A feast. A beginning.
An Invitation to Walk Together
So this week, I invite you to walk with me through the days after the tomb. The days when Jesus lingered with His disciples, cooked for them, and revealed Himself in simple, loving ways.
I pray He will walk with us, too—that He will open our eyes to His brilliance and shine His face upon us, even in the shadowy places.
Let’s embrace Bright Week, together.
Semana Radiante: Un Amanecer de Esperanza
Esta semana radiante comienza con el resplandor de la Pascua.
Cada Pascua, durante los últimos tres años, nos hemos reunido con nuestros queridos amigos en una colina para ver salir el sol. Se ha convertido en una tradición sagrada—un momento tranquilo y lleno de expectativa para marcar juntos la mañana de la resurrección.
Durante los últimos dos años, nos hemos encontrado con lluvia, frío y nubes. Aun así, nunca nos hemos sentido decepcionados. Estar juntos, orar y cantar sobre la bondad del Hijo—quien se levanta con resplandor sobre la muerte—ha sido más que suficiente.
Este Año, el Sol Salió
Esta mañana de Pascua, el sol finalmente se elevó entre las nubes con todo su esplendor, tiñendo el cielo con los tonos más dulces de durazno y rosa. Fue impresionante.
Y en ese amanecer, recordamos: incluso en los días nublados, el sol sigue brillando. Y así también el Hijo—atravesando la oscuridad que a menudo amenaza con envolver nuestras almas.
El Regalo de la Semana Radiante
Hace unos años, descubrí que la semana después de la Pascua se conoce tradicionalmente como Semana Radiante. He adoptado ese nombre con todo mi corazón. Me recuerda que la Pascua no es solo un día—es una temporada. Una fiesta. Un comienzo.
Una Invitación a Caminar Juntos
Así que esta semana, te invito a caminar conmigo por los días después de la tumba. Los días en los que Jesús permaneció con sus discípulos, cocinó para ellos y se reveló de maneras sencillas y llenas de amor.
Oro para que Él también camine con nosotros—que abra nuestros ojos a Su resplandor y haga brillar Su rostro sobre nosotros, incluso en los lugares sombríos.
Abracemos la Semana Radiante, juntos.
Happy Eastertide
Eastertide defined from the website of Aleteia
“Eastertide is simply another name for the Easter season and refers to the time after Easter when the Church focuses on Jesus' resurrection. Eastertide is a full 10 days longer than Lent, giving the Christian people 50 days to bask in the glory of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.The season ends on Pentecost, when the Church shifts its focus to the coming of the Holy Spirit.”
He has drawn near and we are never the same again.
Gracefully,
Daisy
