Easter Message
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Welcome to April, where we continue our journey through Lent to Good Friday, remembering the death of Jesus, who was rejected, despised, oppressed, condemned, and crucified. And then gloriously and full of joy, we come to Easter Sunday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith, the beacon of hope that illuminates our darkest moments and guides us through the shadows of doubt and despair.
I love the magnificence of and the beauty in the Easter message. The springing forth of new life in all its colours, the green starting to show in the grass and the trees, lavender hydrangeas, white and brown bunnies, yellow chicks and sunrise-yellow daffodils, all accentuating the unfathomable concept of Jesus’ power over death. Easter is a celebration of the transformative power of God’s love. Death had been defeated by light, love, and life. Jesus lives. Love has prevailed.
There are many things to appreciate and look forward to in April, planning our gardens, less winter gear, the start of outdoor sports such as soccer and baseball, moisture for the land (hopefully in the form of rain, not snow), warmer weather, the trees starting to bloom, and a renewed sense of life after winter with eyes to summer and summer holidays. These hopeful events will have to sustain us with Easter being so late in April this year. Patience will be needed by our teachers, staff and students as they wait for Easter celebrations and the Easter break. May the Lord bless teachers and staff with many moments of positivity and gratitude throughout April!
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Calgary Catholic School District, I wish you Christ’s many blessings including peace, faith, hope, and happiness throughout April and the joyous Easter season!
