In another church that Tom and I attended before settling on the Outer Banks, the Easter celebration began with the Maundy Thursday service, followed by the Good Friday services, and the Holy Saturday service. The Great Vigil began at 5:00 AM on Easter Day with the lighting of the Paschal Candle outside in the courtyard. We then proceeded on into the darkened church for the service of the nine lessons, the Baptism service, and finally the glorious Festival Eucharist of Celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord. Very exciting!
During the following week, each afternoon we had a short Eucharist service in which individuals were invited to give “witness” to what the Resurrection meant to them. My experience was that each year, the Resurrection meant something different to me! It’s like looking at the colors in a prism. The colors are always there but they often look different, depending on how you look at the prism. Over the years, the different “meanings” have remained with me - feelings of humbleness, gratitude, and love that is beyond explanation.
This year, as I once again look into the prism, I wonder what colors and new insights I will see. With gratitude and great joy, I know that I can sing “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” For that I am thankful!
God is Good!!
Kay O’Brien
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