Article April 15, 2019 ISSUE

Easter: The certainty of joy

Margarita Sandelmann Thatcher

Christians around the world celebrate Easter with diverse traditions. About a year ago a new acquaintance asked me, “And how do you celebrate Easter?” I found myself answering spontaneously, “With joy!”

Easter commemorates Christ Jesus’ triumphant exit from the tomb, so it’s natural for it to be a joyful celebration. Joy is the very essence of life! But sometimes the joy of Jesus’ resurrection is overshadowed by the gloom, sorrow, pain, and death associated with his crucifixion.

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