“It was into a world like ours that Jesus was born.” Sarah Christmeyer
And today we celebrate his resurrection!
Happy Easter!
“Christ the Lord is risen today, sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, ye heavens and Earth reply.” Charles Wesley
“This year, Easter will be different for many of us, but by keeping apart we keep others safe. But Easter isn’t cancelled; indeed, we need Easter as much as ever. The discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter Day gave his followers new hope and fresh purpose, and we can all take heart from this.” Queen Elizabeth II
“May the hearts of those who have enough be open to filling the empty hands of those who do not have the bare necessities.” Pope Francis
“Easter was about a tragedy that was turned into a triumph; about God working behind the scenes, invisibly, in ways that people didn’t know. And if we work together with our God and together with each other we will find our way forward.” Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry
“The story of Easter is the story of God’s wonderful window of divine surprise.” Carl Knudson
“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” Janine di Giovanni
“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and true love. Don’t even try to tell me different.” Dolly Parton
While not a traditional Easter Hymn, I find great solace in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy! Here are two versions and another song you might find helpful this Easter.
A street orchestra Flash Mob of Ode to Joy in Sabadell
Happy Easter my friends,
Marcie Doll
The picture above was taken at dawn from close to the most eastern point in the United States, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine in 2017.