In a short while Easter will be here. Over the years this highest of holy days has taken on a new meaning for me, especially in light of Holy week, the Triduum which is Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Last year I don't remember a thing about Lent except Holy Week. I have to think hard even about Easter. This is my reflection: Many of us have struggles that have made me even say, "I don't want your cross(es), I will keep my own, thank you!" Some journeys are convoluted, challenging with no fast answers: financial, kids acting out, illness/death...you name it.
They are dark days; days, weeks and months go on and on and on. Then something changes: yes, even death of a loved one. Often we hear, "it was enough!"
Easter in our Christian faith means Jesus' resurrection/new life but what about each of us? Some journeys are like the waiting of Holy Saturday, waiting in the tomb with no new life (yet) and it gets hard waiting.
But, over time we may notice something changing. Our spirit now has a positive energy, we "find" ourselves. Yes, Easter gives me hope and more than that Holy Week reminds me that all the dark journey we go through, most of us will find a new life spiritually, emotionally and in other ways.
So, hopefully we can see Easter in a very practical way, in an every day way. Being an "Easter people" (look this up!) is not just a saying but a very real and practical saying that can give us a real hope that there will be new life at the end of a very dark journey. Our actions should reflect this. Of anyone, Jesus certainly understands our journey!
A blessed Easter to each of you, your families and your loved ones! May each of us find new life this Easter!
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