He is Risen! He is TRULY Risen!
Today, with the rest of the Catholic Church, we share the Easter Proclamation...
Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels!
Exult, all creation around God's throne!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
Sound the trumpet of salvation!
Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor,
radiant in the brightness of your King!
Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!
Darkness vanishes for ever!
Rejoice, O Mother Church! Exult in glory!
The risen Savior shines upon you!
Let this place resound with joy,
echoing the mighty song of all God's people!
This prayer has always been one of my favorites, because it is filled with such unmistakable joy and excitement.
After forty long days of Lent, which are often filled with somber prayers and readings, the Easter season always feels like a wonderful new beginning.
Wherever life finds you this Easter Sunday, I encourage you to embrace this season of joy. There is something about Easter that encourages all of us to seek new beginnings. After the many struggles of 2020, there are probably multiple areas of all our lives that could use a fresh start.
Maybe you need to rekindle your faith. Or, perhaps it's time for a change in your dating life. It could also be a wonderful time to refresh your relationships with your family, friends, and other acquaintances. Whatever it is that is weighing on your heart, now is the time to embrace a change for the better, even if it means starting all over.
This Sunday, as we are all given new hope, pray, and listen to God's call.
What is it in your life that He wants you to renew?
From all of us at CatholicMatch, we wish you a blessed Easter season!
