Jesus is Risen! Alleluia!
Have you counted your blessings today? What a glorious day! Jesus Has Risen From The Dead! Alleluia! Praise the Lord! We have been saved from our sins!
The Easter Vigil last night was beautiful. Last night we welcomed eight new members into our parish. For the last eight months, every Thursday and a few occasional weekends, they have been learning about the Catholic faith and understanding the importance of the Sacraments they would be receiving. I feel like I have really gotten to know all these people, especially Emily, the woman I was priviledged to sponsor. Watching them get baptized and receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation brought me to tears. It amazes me how secular our world has become yet so many people are still flocking to Jesus. So many people are asking for Jesus to enter their lives. And year after year they are given the opportunity to do such at the Easter Vigil. God is good!
I have been honored to be apart of this process at our church. I’ll never forget the day I was asked to be an RCIA sponsor. I still thank God that I was asked. Being a sponsor has changed my life. I have learned so much about my faith that I sometimes feel like this experience was for me. Last night I felt like I was renewing my commitment to the Lord. Jesus entered my heart in a profound way last night. I truly feel blessed today.
Enjoy your Easter Sunday! Hug those you love. And praise God for the amazing gift of life.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:46 am
I was one of those brand-new converts at Easter Vigil six years ago… I ALWAYS cry when I see new people coming into the Church! Praise our Risen Lord.
December 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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