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Doesn't seem very fair!

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. He lived, suffered, and died for all mankind. On the third day after his death, he rose from the dead, a perfect, resurrected being. He showed himself to his disciples who testified of his resurrection. The resurrection is literal and real. Thanks to Christ, everyone will be resurrected. I bear witness that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and that he leads, guides, and helps us today.

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic year. Here's a representation of when the resurrected Savior showed himself to Mary. I really like what I was able to do with this scene and am proud of it. I'd like to know what you think of it too!

Have a happy Easter everyone!

RB Bragantino x Cruzeiro, no Estádio Nabi Abi Chedi, em Bragança Paulista (SP).

Foto: Caique Coufal

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Le Calvaire au Sanctuaire de la Réparation au Sacré-Cœur et de Saint Padre Pio

Hearty Easter Greetings from 1909

St. Johannis Kirche

Sunday morning at the First Congregational Church in Tomper. It is a glorious Resurrection Day so the congregation gathers on the back courtyard. Pastor Calvin is preaching from the Lord's post resurrection appearance to the men traveling to Emmaus.

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place.

Ah, friends, what things were these that they were discussing? It reads, those things which had taken place. What had taken place? The three year ministry of the Lord, Christ Jesus, permeated daily with non-stop authoritative preaching and powerful miracles.

All of Judea and the surrounding region had been brought into a frenzy. This Rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth, had destroyed the arguments of the religious establishment, exposing them for the power-hungry hypocrites the people had long suspected them to be.

It had to come to a tipping point! It had to culminate quickly as this level of national tension could not be sustained.

That culmination came in the cross, my friends. And it was an... unexpected culmination for those who had believed Jesus' message.

Jesus had proclaimed Himself to be the promised Messiah! The Annointed One! God Himself! And many had believed!

Ah, but then the arrest and, as Jesus' followers watched in a state of confused shock, the religious leaders, like howling jackals, whipped a mob into a frenzy, overwhelming the Roman judicial system, and Jesus... Jesus, my friends, was crucified.

That most humiliating, most barbaric form of execution. Ah, the Romans loved it for the message it sent. But, how could this have happened? Jesus' believers were dumbfounded. If Jesus was who He claimed to be, how could they have killed Him?

Then, perhaps, Jesus was not the promised one after all. But, then, how had He performed so many miracles? The deep despair was intertwined with profound confusion and that is where we find our travelers.

Leaving Jerusalem... for what is left for them there now? Headed down the road to Emmaus. I do not doubt, in their shattered state, that Emmaus is less a destination than Jerusalem is a place to exit.

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him.

Ah, friends, how many in this world... and perhaps you are hearing this now... how many in this world have veiled eyes. Purposely veiled! So that Jesus comes alongside you in His call of the Gospel, but you reject. You prefer to cling to the sad frustrations of this short life rather than embracing the truth of His eternity.

And He said to them, “What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?” And they stood still, looking sad.

Jesus prompts them as to what they are discussing. It brings them to a stop. Again, I do not see that there was anything particular in Emmaus calling to them anyway. Theirs is a restless movement of resigned defeat. So, now, they simply stop.

The text tells us that their countenance is sad. Undoubtedly so! I imagine there is an extended silence before they answer. Here is an opportunity offered for them to voice what is tormenting their thoughts, but how to answer?

Unable to coalesce their contemplations concisely gives rise to further frustration and so they turn the question back on the stranger!

One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?”

Why do you ask us such? Are you blind? Have you been under a rock? Are you so lacking in discernment that you are unaware?

Their answer is, "What else could we possibly be talking about??"

Ah, but Jesus is omniscient. He not only knows all of Jerusalem, He knows all of the hearts of these two men, and He loves them. The Lord is not asking for information, my friends, He need not. No, He is bringing them into confession.

And He said to them, “What things?” And they said to Him, “The things about Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word in the sight of God and all the people, and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.

They had hoped Jesus was the Messiah, but He had been killed. Just like so many false messiahs who had come before Him. So... three days later... we are heartbroken.

But, as the Master had devised, this conversation leads the pair into further thoughts.

But also some women among us amazed us. When they were at the tomb early in the morning, and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just exactly as the women also had said; but Him they did not see.”

They explain to Him, "You see, stranger, we even had a moment of renewed hope! Perhaps He is alive! But no, no sighting of Jesus. Only an empty tomb."

And He said to them, “O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into His glory?” Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.

Note this, friends. This is Jesus speaking. God Himself in human flesh. If His goal were to immediately show them, their eyes would not be veiled. He could demonstrate another miracle before them to show them. What does He do instead?

That's right! He takes them through the Word! The Scripture! Ah, friends, if there are some of you thinking, "I should like to see a sign before I believe the Gospel." then you will die with your need unmet.

Jesus Himself says it is wicked to seek such a sign because you, in all your sin, are then demanding of the God of perfect righteousness that He prove Himself. (Matthew 16:4)

No, Jesus' purpose here is clearly shown. Trust the Scripture! It is the Word of God given from Him to you!

Peter writes of all the miracles they witnessed, including Jesus' transfiguration on the mount, but said the Scripture was a superior evidence. (2 Peter 1:16-19)

And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He were going farther. But they urged Him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is getting toward evening, and the day is now nearly over.” So He went in to stay with them.

Still unaware of who this is with them, though at first dismayed by His question, now that He has walked them through the Bible with amazing knowledge and authority, they want nothing more than for Him to stay longer!

Do you see, Christians? I speak to you Christians now. Though we at times face despair, or confusion, or both, the bedrock of God's truth has been implanted in us (James 1:21) and will always bring us back to firm footing.

At this point they still do not know the answer to the question of the crucified Messiah but they are now comforted. Because God knows!

When He had reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. They said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?”

Oh, wasn't the Lord correct, dear friends? Just as He said to this pair, are we not also so often foolish and slow of heart to believe? Is not our faith all too easily upheaved when some temporal thing of this life goes against our liking, or our understanding?

Now, they see! Of course! Now the Scripture that Jesus had explained to them clicked into place! It had to be this way! He had to die for our sin if we are to be saved! And, be that as it may, death is not His master, He is the Master of all life and death! (John 11:25-26)

As He said, He has authority lay down His life, and He has authority to take it up again! (John 10:18)

Note that the fact that the Master has suddenly simply disappeared from before them is not what has captivated their attention. It is the blessed truth of God made clear to them that enthralls them! All is as they hoped! Jesus is the Messiah!! All He said is true! With belief in Him, their salvation is now assured!

And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found gathered together the eleven and those who were with them, saying, “The Lord has really risen and has appeared to Simon.” They began to relate their experiences on the road and how He was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:13-35

And then, what is left to do but go and tell? Go and share this Good News! Tell everyone!

They had left Jerusalem in confused despair. But they belong to the Master and He did not leave them in that state. No, He brought His blessed truth to them and they were transformed once again.

Now they return to Jerusalem... this time in affirmed victory. He is risen. And the congregation would say...?

"HE IS RISEN INDEED!"

Amen.

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Previous Resurrection Day celebrations at Paprihaven:

Resurrection Day 2016:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/25962038802/
Resurrection Day 2017:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/33897668742/
Resurrection Day 2018:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/41096879842/
Resurrection Day 2019:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/32704545437/
Resurrection Day 2020:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/49797426658/
Resurrection Day 2021:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/51094888779/
Resurrection Day 2022:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52011084873/
Resurrection Day 2023:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52805211509/
Resurrection Day 2024:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/53622427222/

He IS risen!

Happy Easter to everyone who loves eggs and chocolate bunnies. And to all those who still believe in zombies and ancient fairytales.

He IS risen!

Happy Easter to everyone who loves eggs and chocolate bunnies. And to all those who still believe in zombies and ancient fairytales.

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga , Portugal

Happy Easter, that's all we have to know🙏...

Window in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska

Pintu Suci (Porta Sancta) gereja Katolik Hati Kudus Yesus - Tegal, Jawa Tengah.
Keuskupan Purwokerto, Indonesia.

Nampak patung Maskot Tahun Yubileum 2025; Luce (di sebelah kiri) dan Fe (di sebelah kanan).

Iubilaeum 2025.
"Peregrinantes in Spem".

Jubilee 2025.
"Pilgrims of Hope".

Yubileum 2025.
"Peziarah Pengharapan".

Ziarah Tahun Yubileum 2025.
Gereja Katolik Hati Kudus Yesus, Kota Tegal, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.


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Merry, Merry Easter Peeps. The Son has returned or in my case the sun has returned.