Eastertide

The greeting card industry would have us believe that after the easter bunny comes the next celebration should be mother's day. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother and plan to let her know that May 10th. But as Christians, we have a lot more to celebrate this time of year.

Easter is more than a day, it is a season lasting 50 days. Three mystical and important events make up this season. Easter begins with a celebration of Christ's Resurrection. Forty days later we celebrate His Ascension to heaven. Ten days after that we celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit

It is important that we as Christians celebrate the entire Easter experience. The liturgy of this time reminds us that we are loved in order to love others. That we must forgive, as we have been forgiven. That we are called to Christ in order to be sent out into the world.

Explore and celebrate with your family and community the mystery and joy of the entire Easter Season.

Peace,
Larry