Easter Sunday Homily of Archbishop Borys Gudziak Focuses on Creation and Divine Love

April 05, 2026

On Easter Sunday, April 5, Archbishop Borys Gudziak delivered the homily during the Paschal Divine Liturgy, reflecting on the meaning of creation and the place of the human person within it.

Referencing the Prologue of the Gospel of John, the Archbishop noted that the text “calls us to the depths of being itself,” citing the opening line, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God.” He stated that existence is a manifestation of God’s love, “You and I are made of love.”

In his remarks, Archbishop Gudziak outlined different motivations that influence human actions, including fear, obligation, and duty. He contrasted these with God’s action, “God does things not because someone forces Him, and not because He must, but out of love.”

He also referred to the scale of the universe, noting that scientific research continues to expand understanding of its complexity, while not providing a complete explanation of its origin, “All of this — this universe with billions of galaxies — was created by God out of love, with love, and for love”.

Addressing the condition of the world, the Archbishop pointed to conflict, division, and violence, stating that these reflect a departure from the order established by God. He noted that human beings have the freedom to move away from this order, and that such choices are evident in personal, social, and global contexts.

At the same time, he referenced the Christian understanding of salvation, stating that God responds to this condition by entering human life. “God says, ‘I am coming down. You need help.’ And He becomes a child”.

Archbishop Gudziak concluded by affirming the identity of the human person in relation to God: “God created you out of love. You are the beloved child of God.”