Since no one actually witnessed the resurrection, these stories — each of them — point to and make the claims, especially the appearance stories themselves, that Jesus Christ had indeed been raised from the dead.
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The resurrection is the pattern to our own immortal destiny
We rejoice also with our newly-baptized, and those who have received confirmation and Eucharist for the first time.
Continue readingNo scriptures until tonight, but let us rest now
Later today, we will celebrate with the ringing of bells, the singing of alleluias, and the rising of Jesus the Christ.
Continue readingPower of sin ends up on Jesus’ cross
Together we face hatred, ugliness, ignorance, jealousy and — doesn’t the list go on and on and on and on?
Continue readingScripture is mixed with suffering, betrayal
Yet also proclaim victory and divine glory.
Continue readingFormed and called by the same Spirit — do we believe?
Oh, what it must have been like — after the death and resurrection — to remember these acts, and these words and their meaning.
Continue readingThe church aids the human race in trying to figure out how we can live
Not like crowds and mobs, but rather like thoughtful, caring, and faith-filled followers of Jesus Christ!
Continue readingHe was raised, and we will all be there one day
Jesus never faltered in his absolute belief and confidence in his Father.
Continue readingThrough Jesus, we call God our Father
And so the story of our relationship beginning with Abraham begins.
Continue readingThe Father’s truth is precisely what we need to hear
And so we hear and hopefully listen with mind, heart, and soul!
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