Don't ever just be Catholic. Be PROFOUNDLY Catholic. God is SO in love with you!
Certainly every day is a gift from God and a wonder all its own. However, just as all things have their unique qualities which differentiate them from all others, Easter Sunday is a very special day because we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.We are celebrating love, triumph over evil, Jesus' Presence among us always in the Eucharist, God's mercy, and mankind's redemption. Our sacrifices and efforts over the past forty days have resulted in many graces for ourselves and for others. God has strengthened us with grace and we continue to profit from Jesus and Blessed Mother's examples.
Be sure to infuse plenty of love and gratitude from the bottom of your heart into this day, and direct it first and foremost at the Blessed Trinity. Absolutely adore God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Be sure to thank Blessed Mother, too. Thank and/or say a prayer for all those who have led you closer to God. That includes all those who have helped you and also all those who have harmed and persecuted you, because all the circumstances in our lives have great meaning and purpose.
We are loved by our Triune God in ways we just cannot even fathom.
Hopefully you have had a very PROFOUNDLY Catholic Lent and through your efforts over the past forty days, have grown so much closer to God. If not, begin right now!! It's not over until next year; the best is just beginning.
In yesterday's post Jesus took us to His tomb where we prayed with His Sacred Body, which He left for us through all time in the Blessed Sacrament, and where we prayed with Blessed Mother. After praying with them for all of humanity, we made a vow or renewed our vow to give our lives to God and serve Him always.
"Jesus, I give myself entirely to You, and promise to love You and honor You, all the days of my life."
Here are the details of that encounter: A Holy Saturday Visit to Jesus' Tomb .
This morning, Jesus had something very special in mind for YOU! He wanted to thank you for your visit, to show His appreciation because you share His love for precious, immortal souls, to thank you for honoring His most holy Mother, and to show His gratitude because you have allowed Him to work through you.While you were lying in your bed just after awakening, your very first thoughts on Jesus, He mirrored your actions in His tomb yesterday.
Remember what happened? You sat next to His Sacred Body in the tomb and held His hand and spent time with Him, actions that had their genesis in the loving genius of our Creator.
This Easter morning, Jesus came and sat by YOUR side. He took your hand in His and kissed it tenderly, and then together with you, prayed for all of humanity.
Jesus came because He loves you, and His love for you is very personal.
Meditate on Christ's Passion and Crucifixion every single day, and this will become even more clear to you. You will also gain a love for others that mirrors God's love for every person. He will give you the grace to love everyone, and care for everyone.
The entire team of Catholic missionary authors, photographers, graphic designers, and producers at Joseph Karl Publishing wish you a very deeply meaningful Easter Sunday and many, many more personal encounters with our Lord. He is so in love with you.
Happy Easter!! Alleluia, Jesus is risen!
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God is at work in you!
