Prayers were said at Easter Vigils around the country last night for the victims of violence, and people who are tempted to despair about the future.
The Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland Dr Eamon Martin, called for prayers for everyone who is finding it difficult to cope with financial problems, relationship difficulties, sickness or bereavement.
Dr Martin made the comment in his homily during the Easter Vigil at St. Patricks Cathedral in Armagh.
And the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, remembered the students who died in the attack on university in Kenya, saying they were singled out to be killed - because of their Christian identity.