Because prudence, good sense, and family celebrations of the Resurrection will impede reading time over this most blessed weekend, you can put off reading these articles until the Octave Monday or Tuesday…but NO LATER!
God bless!
During my four previous Lenten journeys (as a Catholic, that is), I have never harbored such anticipation for the Resurrection as I do this year! Each time I pray the Liturgy of the Hours, each time I read Scripture, and each time I speak to or teach youth during this holy season, I am filled with joy because I know that the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection is right around the corner.
As I examine my heart on this Holy Thursday, I believe that God has led me to focus on this certain aspect of my faith because I have been in the midst of a personal resurrection. Joy and hope (interestingly enough, the title of an important Church document) has filled my life in recent weeks. My mind and heart have been drawn toward Eternity and the unending celebration there.
The more I pray, the more I read Scripture, the more I spend time with my family, the more I minister, I am filled with great pleasure knowing that I am a co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard; that I am helping to build His City here on earth, and His Kingdom in Eternity!
I pray that all of you will have a blessed Easter celebration with your families and parish communities.
 God bless!