“The Paschal mystery has two aspects: by his death, Christ liberates us from sin; by his Resurrection, he opens for us the way to a new life.”—Catechism of the Catholic Church, 654. The transition from the penitential season of Lent to the joyful season of Easter is a spiritual and tangible shift. Rejoicing replaces mourning. Our senses too are imbued with the joy of the season. The Gloria and the Alleluia are sung once more. Purple vestments and decorations become pure white. The crucifixes, statues, and images that were covered in the weeks leading up to Easter are unveiled. If one has been following the tradition of only praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent, the Easter Octave puts a daily focus on the Glorious Mysteries instead.
Pondering the Paschal Mystery in its Entirety
Pondering the Paschal Mystery in its Entirety…
Pondering the Paschal Mystery in its Entirety
“The Paschal mystery has two aspects: by his death, Christ liberates us from sin; by his Resurrection, he opens for us the way to a new life.”—Catechism of the Catholic Church, 654. The transition from the penitential season of Lent to the joyful season of Easter is a spiritual and tangible shift. Rejoicing replaces mourning. Our senses too are imbued with the joy of the season. The Gloria and the Alleluia are sung once more. Purple vestments and decorations become pure white. The crucifixes, statues, and images that were covered in the weeks leading up to Easter are unveiled. If one has been following the tradition of only praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent, the Easter Octave puts a daily focus on the Glorious Mysteries instead.