Early in the Morning on the First Day "It was early in the morning, on the first day of the week, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw the stone removed from the tomb." Early in the morning, the heavens radiate bright colors, the orange warmth of God's presence peeking into view. … Continue reading Easter Sunday
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God So Loved the World
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter There is no more memorable nor anticipated Sunday for Christians than Easter Sunday. Even though Easter is so prominent, many Christians are unaware or have never been taught that the Church views the celebration not as just a day but as eight days, called the octave of Easter. Each … Continue reading God So Loved the World
Jesus is Risen Alleluia
Belief, Faith, Proclamation The Sabbath was over, and Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Salome, had the chance to properly prepare Jesus's dead body, which could not be done beforehand. These women followed the custom of washing and anointing the body before it was laid to rest forever The women knew there … Continue reading Jesus is Risen Alleluia