Impressions of Easter
This year, the Easter season extends well into May, but most of us have already moved on from our Easter decorations and are now preparing for Mother’s Day, graduations, and Father’s Day. Nevertheless, the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection holds significance beyond the time we spend in communal prayer on Easter or any Sunday morning. The Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrec- tion calls us to remember our baptism when we promised to love God and our neighbor as ourselves. The same resonates in the hearts and minds of all believers and seekers who will inspire future generations.
Recording and witnessing to the truth of events and experiences of history is evident in our ability to remember and celebrate as many Easters as we live. In that time, passing on our experiences as members of Christ’s body to succeeding generations is crucial to preserving the deep-seated beliefs that remain within our hearts. We live with the unwavering trust that just as we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death in this life, we will fully comprehend its meaning and promise when we die and rise with him. Trust serves as our fundamental hope, guiding our beliefs and inspiring us to live and celebrate our faith. This year’s Easter Vigil was truly extraordinary. During this celebration, 26 individuals were newly baptized, while 1 other was re- ceived into full members of the Roman Catholic Church. Congratulations to them all! This marks the addition of 26 new members to St. Lucy Parish Community. This is simply amazing and I am grateful to the parishioners of St. Lucy who devote themselves to helping seekers find their way into the life of the Church. It is a testament to the increasing number of people who are responding to the call to live as members of the Roman Catholic Church. God’s Spirit is clearly at work in the life of this parish.
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Impresiones de la Pascua
Este año, la temporada de Pascua se extiende hasta bien entrado el mes de mayo; sin embargo, la mayoría de nosotros ya hemos de- jado atrás nuestras decoraciones pascuales y ahora nos preparamos para el Día de la Madre, las graduaciones y el Día del Padre. No obstante, la celebración de la resurrección de Jesús posee un significado que trasciende el tiempo que dedicamos a la oración comu- nitaria durante la Pascua o en cualquier mañana de domingo. El Misterio Pascual de la muerte y resurrección de Jesús nos convoca a recordar nuestro bautismo, momento en el que prometimos amar a Dios y a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. Este mismo sentir resuena en los corazones y las mentes de todos los creyentes y de aquellos que buscan la fe, quienes a su vez inspirarán a las generaciones futuras.
El acto de registrar y dar testimonio de la veracidad de los acontecimientos y experiencias históricas se manifiesta en nuestra capaci- dad para recordar y celebrar tantas Pascuas como años vivamos. En este contexto, transmitir nuestras experiencias como miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo a las generaciones venideras resulta crucial para preservar aquellas creencias profundamente arraigadas que perduran en nuestros corazones. Vivimos con la confianza inquebrantable de que, así como celebramos la victoria de Cristo sobre el pecado y la muerte en esta vida terrenal, comprenderemos plenamente su significado y su promesa cuando muramos y resucitemos junto a Él. Esta confianza constituye nuestra esperanza fundamental, guiando nuestras creencias e inspirándonos a vivir y celebrar nuestra fe.
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