In their Easter messages, the country's Church leaders have praised recent political progress in the Northern Ireland.
The Catholic Primate, Archbishop Sean Brady, has said the challenge ahead is not just of a shared future, but of a just one too.
The new Church of Ireland Primate, Dr Alan Harper, said the developments justified celebrating Easter with additional joy and conviction.
The Presbyterian Moderator, Dr David Clarke, said the welcome absence of begrudging comment, indicated there was good faith, and a determination to provide a stable future for all our people.
