Originally published at National Catholic Register

The lunar-flyby mission has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving Easter message and honoring the late wife of a crew member.

As the Artemis II mission begins its return from deep into space — now over halfway through its historic journey — the mission is marking a new chapter in human exploration.

Operated by NASA, the crewed flight has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving message sent back to Earth in celebration of Easter and honoring the late wife of a crew member offered a reminder that even amid the vast silence of space, themes of hope, renewal, and faith continue to resonate across the cosmos.

On April 4, a CBS News reporter asked mission pilot Victor Glover if he had a message to share ahead of Easter. The astronaut — who took his Bible into space — shared a powerful reflection on the beauty of creation.

“As we are so far from Earth and look back at, you know, the beauty of creation — I think for me, one of the really

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