"Easter is the feast of all feasts, and its 50-day season stands atop the
liturgical year as its climax. While we might recognize this reality,
the Easter season can seem like a letdown. While the goal of Lent
appears to be clear-cut -- fight against sin, do penance, increase
prayer and give alms -- what about Easter? What are we supposed to do
for 50 days?
"If Lent is meant to clear away obstacles to receiving God's grace, Easter should be the time for entering into it. . . ."
In a recent commentary, R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D.,Associate
Superintendent for Mission and Formation for the Archdiocese of Denver,
reflected on how Easter can take on "just as much, if not more, significance than Lent." and on how the two "should be just as inseparable as the Cross and Resurrection themselves."
To access Dr. Staudt's complete post, please visit:
The Pilot: Echoes: Dr. R. Jared Staudt: The art of celebrating the Easter Season (15 APR 26)
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