Living in Western New York where it is chilly to freezing from Halloween thru a “late” Easter, we really appreciate a clear and sunny day. Life is always better when the sun is out! Even on a freezing cold day the sun can warm and lift one’s spirit. Likewise, as...
(Continued from last month) Then Jesus rises from prayer in Gethsemane and awakens his disciples to face his destiny. “Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane is explained by his lonely cry at Golgotha: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” recalling the...
There are many symbols around the Easter celebration from Easter eggs and hot cross buns to Easter lilies and Spring flowers, and even the Easter bunny. Some are very helpful in the celebration of the new life in our risen Lord Jesus, while others may be a little confusing (like...