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PATNA: People celebrated Easter with utmost joy and enthusiasm amid Covid pandemic on Sunday. Saturday vigil, midnight mass and special morning Easter service followed by lighting of candles and singing of hymns marked Easter celebrations at city churches.
According to Father Prem Prakash SJ, the Vicar General of Patna Archdiocese, Easter is the most important festival for followers of Christ. “The Christian faith is based on the resurrection of Christ. Easter is a reminder of the sacrifices Jesus made for humanity. It signifies victory of good over evil,” he said.
As per the New Testament, Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday and came back to life three days later. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Sunday, which also marks the end of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting which begins on Ash Wednesday. Easter is the celebration of victory over death, a celebration of new life.
“The meaning of Easter is more transcendent than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are Christian or not, through a commitment to helping others we are able to save ourselves.”
Now of course nothing is more transcendent on Easter or in Christianity than the resurrection. Christians believe it is only because Jesus died and rose to save us from our sins that we are in fact saved. Pretty much the whole point of Easter.
As many people pointed out to Warnock, some accusing him of promoting heresy on Easter.
This is a heresy. We cannot save ourselves. https://t.co/KJXvzSqlXA
Temple church comes together to worship safely on Easter Sunday
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TEMPLE, TX â Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasnât an empty pew on Easter Sunday at Grace Temple Ministries.
âIt was like Super Bowl for church,â Alexxis McBride, the churchâs bishopâs daughter explained. âIt was our main event, it was where we pulled out all the stops.â
When the pandemic was in full swing, the church uploaded its services online.
However, that transition wasnât easy for everyone.
âIt was really hard for me,â April Melendez, a church member admitted. âI m one of those people where I feel weak if I m away from the church.â
by SPIRIT 105.3 // Apr 5, 2021 12:00 AM
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