Why is it that when Christmas comes around, they have to say, "Happy holidays!", but when Easter comes around, it's no problem to say, "Happy Easter!"? I realize that "Christmas" has the word "Christ" in it, but generally the same people who balk at the word "Christmas" have no problems using Christ's name as a curse word. Is it that Easter is just another holiday to buy lots of chocolate and wear bunny ears that we've forgotten that the implications of the celebration of this day are forgotten?
Family of God - the implications should never be forgotten.
From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday to the Easter Vigil on Saturday to Resurrection Sunday, we should continually be remembering that our sins nailed the Son of God to a tree for our righteousness.
Especially today, as Good Friday, remember this.
Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the tree,
The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face. The bridegoom of the Church
is affixed to the cross with nails.
The Son of the Virgin
is pierced with spears.
We worship thy passion oh Christ
We worship thy passion oh Christ
We worship thy passion oh Christ
Show us also thy glorious Resurrection
