Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and the Christians
offer prayers and services in the Churches. Easter is another important
festival for Christians. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and
ascended into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are a major
attraction during Easter, the festival of rejuvenation of life and
living.
In the days of the early Christian church, only Easter
Sunday was celebrated as a holy day. By the fourth century, each day of
the week preceding Easter was established as holy days including Good
Friday.
To most Christians, Good Friday is really a misnomer in
that it was a “bad” Friday—the crucifixion day of Jesus. Some believe
the term “Good” evolved from “God” or God’s Friday. Others believe
“good” represents the good gift of salvation brought forth by the
martyrdom. Regardless, it is a holy day throughout the Christian world.
Ceremonial
worship of the holiday follows closely to the events described in the
scriptures. Some congregations still hold a three-hour service on Friday
representing the three hours He hanged on the cross. A typical service
includes seven distinct elements representative of Christ’s seven
utterances while on the cross.
Good Friday is a day of sincere
reverence among Goan Catholics. It is the culmination of Lent, an
important observance in the lives of devout Catholics. Lent is observed
for 40 days from February to March, beginning with Ash Wednesday and
ending on Good Friday followed by Easter Sunday.
Easter Celebration
The Celebrations in Panjim, hundreds of devout Goan Catholics gather in
the Panjim Church of Mary Immaculate Conception to listen to mass and
participate in the Way of the Cross. During the afternoon sermon, the
priests narrate the sufferings that Jesus Christ took upon himself for
the sake of humanity.
The mass is in Konkani, Goa’s state
language, attracts a crowd too large for the church itself, and people
stand in the doorways and in the premises, dressed in formal clothes
with somber countenance.
Easter Sms2013
Easter is a promise God renews to us in each spring.
May the promise of Easter fill
your heart with peace and joy!
Happy Easter!
May Lord bless you on this auspicious day of Easter,
and May it be a new
beginning of greater prosperity,
success and happiness.
Wish u a Happy
Easter
The budding trees, new flowers
And birds that sweetly sing
Whisper to me that its Easter
Here’s wishing warmth for ur soul
On Easter and always!
Happy Easter!
The Easter feeling does not end,
it signals a new beggining of nature spring and
brand new life of friendship.
Happy Easter to My Best Friend!
Easter bring Fun, Easter bring
Happiness Easter bring God Endless
Blessings Easter bring fresh love…
Happy Easter to You with all best
wishes
May Lord bless you on
This auspicious day of Easter,
And may it be a new beginning
Of greater prosperity,
Success and happiness.
Wish you a Happy Easter!
