Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for most Christian churches.

Christians believe according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. Through his death, burial and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in Him, eternal life in Christ Jesus.

In Western Christianity, Easter marks the ending of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday and Ash Wednesday is not observed.

Because of Easter's pagan origins, and also because of the commercialization of Easter, many Christian churches have begun to refer to it as Resurrection Day.

The biblical account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30.

Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

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You guys must be wondering why I’m posting these Christianity special events / celebrations on my blog since I’m a devout Buddhist. Well, it’s not wrong to know more about other religions rather than criticizing among others, thus creating conflicts and controversy. It’s essential for me to study on others’ in terms of their cultures, the core concept of each celebration plus the rituals that had been during any congregation, as well as their universal teachings which apply to the aspect of living in harmony.

I joined a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral once and it was great and solemn. I assume all of the ritual from every religion is the same, it depends on how you perceive it.

Respect other religions, so do cultivate the noble path to promote morality among public.