Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today as Christians in Holt and across Australia prepare to mark Easter, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. Easter is a time of deep faith, reflection and hope. It reminds us of the suffering, sacrifice and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the enduring message at the heart of the gospel—love, mercy, forgiveness and new life. For many families in my electorate, Easter is a time to gather with family, attend church services, pray and reflect on the meaning of Christ's journey to the cross. It is also a time to renew our commitment to kindness, compassion and service, and to carry the spirit of Easter into our homes and our communities. Above all, Easter reminds us that even in darkness there is light, even in suffering there is grace, and even in sorrow there is a promise of renewal. I look forward to attending the Good Friday service at Saint Agatha's in Cranbourne and joining my community in reflection. To all those celebrating Easter across Holt and right across our nation, I wish you and your family a blessed Easter. God bless you all.