More and more I am struck by the amount of energy that people spend getting ready for Christmas only to quit celebrating once Christmas arrives. Not quite as much energy seems to go into preparing for Easter, however; the same thing often happens. Once Easter arrives, it is quickly forgotten. Why is that?

Our Church in her wisdom gives us a whole season of Christmas and a whole season of Easter to "unwrap" the mystery of God's life which we so carefully prepare to encounter. Our preparation during Lent is culminating this week. Hopefully we have spent this Lenten journey anticipating Easter Joy.

If we enter into Advent, then we will not fail to celebrate Christmas when it arrives. If we have honestly journeyed with Christ and one another during Lent, we cannot help but celebrate the Easter Season to its fullness. Lets not miss the opportunity to bask in God's life all through the Easter Season.

Love,

Fr. Ted