Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Easter !
As the sun rises on this blessed Easter morning, scattering the shadows of night and proclaiming the triumph of light over darkness, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be a follower of Christ—and, more profoundly still, to be His hands and feet in this world as physicians of faith.
We are not merely professionals trained in the science of healing. We are called—deeply and personally—to be vessels of mercy, instruments of compassion, and signs of hope to the suffering. In this vocation, we do not walk alone. We walk with Christ, the Divine Physician, who touched the leper, wept with the grieving, restored sight to the blind, and raised the dead. He did not pass by the wounded; He knelt beside them. He did not turn away from pain; He embraced it, even unto the Cross.
This Easter, as we proclaim with joy, "He is risen, Alleluia!" let us also renew our commitment to live as Jesus’ people—those who seek not power, but service; not prestige, but presence. Let us care for our patients not only with skill, but with tenderness. Let us listen with humility, comfort with gentleness, and heal not only bodies, but hearts.
To be a Catholic physician in today’s world is no small calling. It is a quiet martyrdom of love, a daily offering of time, energy, and often tears. And yet, it is through this very surrender that we witness resurrection—not always as dramatic cures, but as flickers of dignity restored, pain alleviated, loneliness dispelled. Each act of kindness, each moment of patience, each decision rooted in conscience and charity becomes an echo of the empty tomb—a testimony that love, not suffering, has the final word.
May the Risen Christ walk beside you in every clinic, every ward, every long night and weary morning. May you find in Him the strength to persevere when you are tired, the courage to defend the vulnerable when it is hard, and the grace to see His face in every patient you serve. And when you doubt, as even saints have done, may Easter remind you that light always returns—that He is with us, always, even unto the end of the age.
I sincerely pray that all members of the Asian Federation of Catholic Medical Associations may remain healthy and joyful under the grace of the Resurrection. I also kindly ask for your continued advice and cooperation for the further development of our association.
In the peace and hope of the Resurrection,
Apr. 20, 2025
Seung-Kew Yoon(Stephano)
