Easter is the greatest feast of the Catholic Church, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. St Paul declared: “If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching” (1 Corinthians 15:14). The Church dedicates fifty days to its celebration.
The Triduum—from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday evening—is a single continuous liturgy. Holy Thursday commemorates the institution of the Eucharist. Good Friday venerates the Cross. Holy Saturday waits in silence.
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the liturgical year. It begins with the blessing of new fire and the Paschal candle. The Exsultet is proclaimed, seven Old Testament readings recount salvation history, and the newly baptized receive the sacraments.
The Paschal candle represents the risen Christ. Easter water is blessed for baptisms. White vestments symbolize glory. Easter eggs symbolize new life. The Easter lily represents purity and resurrection.
Throughout the Easter season, the Church uses white vestments, prays the Gloria daily, and sings the Alleluia. The Regina Caeli replaces the Angelus. The season culminates at Pentecost.
Easter is not a single day but a way of life. The Resurrection transforms everything—suffering, death, and sin no longer have the final word. “Since you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above” (Colossians 3:1).
Celebrate the Resurrection daily by attending Daily Mass and living in Easter joy.
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