Resurrection is not a concept or a stage in ones life.  The Resurrected life is a life lived in right relationship to Jesus. A life fully alive with joy lived even in the midst of pain, suffering and uncertainty.  Someday we will live in his presence with no tears, pain and suffering when we finally depart from this life.  But for now we can rest in his loving care with his power over sin and death and live in the joy of a life free from the tomb of sin.   Our Holy Sacrifice of the Mass units us in a special way with our savior who laid down his life for us.  There is no greater love than this “to lay down ones life for his friends, no longer do I call you servants, but I call you friends…" Jesus was willing to go into dangerous territory to risk his life for his friend Lazarus.  He actually did give his life for you.