Easter Season

Now that Easter has come and gone (so quickly), and our lenten fasting is over, this time in the Church calendar is filled with rejoicing. It's no coincidence that this season coincides with spring. The regeneration of life. It's as if the earth itself is rejoicing in the Lord's accomplishments.

Our daily readings now turn from the Old Testament prophets to the New Testament Apostles performing the work that Christ left them to do. Peter healing a man who was lame. His boldness in the temple before his own people, chastising them for crucifying the living God. It's amazing to hear these stories. As the trees begin to blossom, so did the Church begin to grow amidst the suffering and trials of the seasons.

So the Church too is growing. More and more of the faithful who veered away are coming back. It's very encouraging. When we were being persecuted and the inevitable harm that came out of the sex abuse scandal, we couldn't see an end to the daily rhetoric in the newspapers that pointed fingers at the very foundation of our faith. For so long, we were downcast and hung our heads in disbelief at the horrible tales we heard.

But now we are reminded of the work of Christ's redemptive healing. How even through the worst of times He can break through the hardest of hearts and bring them back to himself. He calls all of his children to himself. The Lamb of God slain for us shepherd's His people through the ministry that was given to the Apostles and handed down through generations.

Give praise to the living God! Sing Alleluia!