“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” – Janine di Giovanni

Easter is this Sunday, April 17. In celebration of the season and the spirit of the holiday, we’ve collected some quotes about that we hope resonate with you. And regardless of if you celebrate or not, we hope you find a sense of renewal and hope this Spring.

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse

“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.” – Floyd W. Tomkins

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther

“Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, ‘Christ is risen,’ but ‘I shall rise.'” – Phillips Brooks

“Easter is a time when God turned the inevitability of death into the invincibility of life.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

“We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when his light illuminates the dark moments of our existence.” – Pope Francis