"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." — John 15:13
BYU-Pathway Worldwide and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are focusing this Easter season on the greater love of Jesus Christ — His life, His teachings, and His sacrifice. See how eight BYU-Pathway students around the world are experiencing Christ’s greater love and the true spirit of Easter through their education.
Feeling the Savior's love personally
Jashmin Elozia Suwarya, Philippines
“I was overwhelmed with happiness because I have never thought I [could] finish. I realized Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father love me so much. ... They want us to succeed and will lead us along the way.”
Kiama Dawson, Alaska, USA
“Through my struggles I've discovered what I'm made of and felt my Heavenly Father's love for me…. He cares about the goals I set for myself, whether big or small.”
Leyre Palmira Vasquez Rivera, Peru
“I have felt my Savior’s love, support, and confidence that I can achieve any goal I set for myself if I trust in Him. He has given me the strength to care for my children and find adequate time to study.”
Experiencing greater love through others
Uyok Okpan, Nigeria
“The blessings I’ve seen came not just from hard work but from the love and support of those around me.... Their faith in me lifted me, especially during times I struggled to believe in myself.”
Carlos Peraza, Venezuela
“Through each professor, I felt the love of Jesus Christ. My mentors are true angels, motivating me and reminding me that, with passion and dedication, success is achievable.”
Wei-Tzu Lee, Utah, USA
“The encouragement from all instructors, graders, and mentors uplifted me to go the extra mile. I felt God's love, which guided and supported me in hanging on.”
Learning to show greater love
Quincy Galumalemana, Samoa
“My journey [with BYU-Pathway] has strengthened my testimony of God’s love and His hand in our lives. … Looking to the future, my goals are centered on using what I’ve learned to serve others and contribute meaningfully to my community.”
Benjamin Diaz, Canada
“BYU-Pathway increased my love for others, my desire to serve, and my temporal well-being.”
An invitation
BYU-Pathway students across the world feel the Savior's love in their hardest moments, see it in the people around them, and carry it forward into their families and communities.
This Easter, we echo the Savior’s invitation to come unto Him. Feel His greater love for yourself, then find a way to share it! That is the true spirit of Easter.