In the time I have available, I don’t think I can improve on last year’s Easter message, so here it is again, with one small addition.
Whether or not you are a Christian, I respectfully invite you to join me in the celebration of the my faith’s most central holiday, even though many of its traditions are borrowed.
Jesus was a fascinating man. He associated most closely with the social rejects of his day. He respected people with faiths different from his. He did not burn their religious writings or try to prevent them from practicing their own forms of worship. Sometimes he used them as an example of what is right, like the Good Samaritan. He had a heart for meeting the needs of the poor, and admonished us to care for them. His concern for the rich was that their own greed would blind them. He had no trouble getting along with sinners. He met people at the point of their need, and accepted all, except for the religious hypocrites who used their position to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor and to force their own piety codes, which they often ignored themselves, onto others. Those were only people Jesus condemned. Sadly, they are still among us.
If we are followers of Jesus, our faith will help us to follow the example of what he did. Of course, none of us is perfect in that way. God knows that I fall short every day. It is important to know that those who preach the things Jesus was against, but condemn those who contend for the things Jesus supported, are not followers of Jesus. They are pseudo-Christians. Authentic Christians try to follow Jesus’ example. Pseudo-Christians helped install a serial pussy-grabber in the White House.
And now, for your listening pleasure:
7 Responses to “Easter Sunday”
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"Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and Hallelujah is our Song!"
~ Pope John Paul II ~
I also can't see how you can improve on that message. Apocalyptics are for Republicans. We have hope.
Thanks for the message, TomCat.
A wonderful Easter to all that celebrate it.
Well, as long as we're reprising Holiday traditions:
Enjoy your Easter Sunday with Family & Friends.
Hugzzz, Jim.
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https://youtu.be/ZCFCeJTEzNU
The Silent Monks sing the Hallelujah Chorus
https://youtu.be/IfuO5gPA-YE
The Silent Monks sing the Hallelujah Chorus (a different year)
Sorry, but I don't know how to imbed videos in the comments, but these students are worth watching.
I am very fond of the Hallelujah Chorus having sung it for the first time in grade 11 as the only tenor in an all girls choir. We were regional champions in competition.
As a Christian, I am called to resist the forces that would divide, pitting brother against brother and sister against sister. I am called to love my neighbour, and all the world is my neighbour. I fall short all the time but I keep trying. I so agree with your message TC!
Happy Easter to all!!!
Thanks all. Hugs!