We continue the joy of Easter Sunday as we extend the celebration of Easter for the whole week, the Octave of Easter, as if it were one long day. Yes, work calls us back to "reality" but it cannot just be "business as usual."We are an "Easter People" whose lives have been radically changed by the triumph of Jesus over death, his resurrection. Yesterday, the assistant pastor of the First Church of Nashua asked, Is Easter real? Did it really happen? If it did, why are there wars and violence, why is their hatred, bullying, and all the other evils that are rampant in the world? If it did happen, shouldn't there be peace, harmony and love, a global community of love? These questions caused me to look into my life to see if I am living Easter, if I am putting it into practice in my daily life. It's so easy to celebrate for a day with lamb, ham and other good table fare which bring families together, but Monday and the days following should continue to be a feast flowing with milk and honey...the gifts that Jesus offers us if we but believe and put that belief into action. We actually have 50 days to remain in "Easter Mode" to help our Lent and our Easter take root and change our behavior. What little thing can I do today to keep the milk and honey flowing?
Bro. Rene
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