THE LENS OF EASTER

-

 


        As Asia's only predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines considers the Lenten Season to be one of the most important religious events. It is during this time that Filipino religiosity is at its peak, as depicted in various traditions, that we practice remembering Christ's journey to the cross.

  

The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, when ashes made from palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday are blessed and placed on the devotee's forehead in the shape of a cross while the priest or nun says, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

    

Easter, as we all know, is a joyous occasion. It serves as a reminder to those who are feeling helpless, discouraged, and afraid as a result of pain, problems, and challenges that there is a brighter side to life. Easter is the "light at the end of the tunnel" for those who have been overwhelmed by life's circumstances, including those who have lost their sense of meaning and purpose. For millions of people around the world who have been displaced due to armed conflict, war, or natural disaster, Easter brings a message of hope and possibilities. Easter brings hope to those who have faced discrimination because of the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their beliefs, their class, or their socio-cultural and political status. At the same time, Easter serves as a rebuke to those who cause others' pain and suffering. For those who welcome its salvific message, Easter is also a call to repentance and transformation. Easter is wonderful news for Christians all over the world, and it needs to be spread in words, thoughts, and deeds. As a result, the Easter celebration is a call to mission.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A MOTHER LIKE NO OTHER

-
Image
Greece was the place where Mother's Day originally observed, and today it is observed all over the world. Every mother devotes her entire life to her child. No one can really comprehend the depth of a mother's sacrifice, and we will never be able to thank our moms for their inestimable kindness and love. It is our responsibility to look after, respect, and love our moms. Mother's Day is observed to show our moms how much we love and appreciate them. Even though Mother's Day is observed annually on the second Sunday in May, we should treat every day as Mother's Day to show our moms how much we appreciate them. Mother's Day is a holiday that every child wishes to mark in a unique way. Some people cut cakes for their moms, some cook for them, and some send gifts. Some individuals choose to celebrate it outside of their homes. Handmade presents always occupy a particular place in our moms' hearts among all the pricey items. Some individuals like spending time wi...
Read more

NEW YEAR: NEW BEGINNING

-
Image
The beginning of a new calendar year makes many people want to start fresh on some personal or professional habit. It is very necessary for me to set the target every year and try every waking moment to get the desired and set target. Everyone must dream to do something productive because dreaming and materializing dreams are akin to success.  I am a still student and being a student I have also made resolutions before, but just like anybody else, I too break it up. But this time I am going to stick to my resolutions and make sure that I change myself. I have noted down a few resolutions that I would like to take this year and stick to them. The most important of all is to be organized and to improve. I never have the habit of organizing my work and therefore end up in incomplete homework and projects.  So this year I plan to be more systematic and organized so that I finish my work on time and do not keep pending, the works assigned t...
Read more

A Letter for the President

-
Image
 Dear Mr. President, I first thought you were a ruthless and unjust leader, but it turned out that I am wrong, you were a great leader in our country. You are a caring father to your family and you are a caring leader to your country. I know you are very busy because you are a hardworking president, please don't overdo your work and always take care of your health. Be safe always and continue to make our country a better place. Many people admire and believe in you and I am one of them.
Read more