IF CHRISTMAS is a time of feelings, Easter is a time of Faith! In contrast to the color, frivolity and magic of the weeks leading up to Christmas, the six weeks leading up to Easter is a time where we take stock of our relationship with God. I'd like to hear how you celebrate Easter in your neck of the woods. Tell me about your favorite Easter customs and what you like about the holiday. And tell your friends to join the fun.
In many churches around the world today and tonight, the Easter Vigil begins with the lighting of the Paschal candle and the proclamation of Christ's resurrection. This final Triduum photo finds us at such a Vigil where lighted candles are held while the Exsultet is proclaimed to the assembly.
"Ye Sons and Daughters,
let us sing.
The King of Heaven,
the Glorious King
O'er death today
rose triumphing.
Alleulia!"