Introduction
Easter is a special time when we are invited to experience the passage of God through our lives. It is a time to renew ourselves and live as true followers of Jesus Christ, realizing his Project and his Dream, which is the Kingdom of God. During this time, it is important not to avoid the difficulties of life, but to feel the loving and vital presence of God who calls us to be renewed people.
God’s proposal of life
God offers us a proposal of life that we can freely accept or reject. Often, we are tempted to follow other more immediate proposals, which are linked to our own interests or those of idols who want to take the place of God. Human history, as reflected in the Bible, shows us this reality. But it also reminds us that, despite suffering and death, there is a story of salvation thanks to the will and action of God, who never abandons his people.
The way of Jesus Christ
This Easter, we are invited to make the way of Jesus Christ our own. On Good Friday, we remember his passion and death on the cross. Jesus, the Son of God, was crucified in the midst of his people, condemned and expelled from the holy city. This experience reminds us of God’s extreme love for humanity and his hope in creation. Jesus teaches us that we must touch human misery, approach the suffering flesh of others and give up keeping ourselves at a distance from life’s difficulties.
The importance of hope
Looking at Jesus on the cross, we can ask ourselves what is the hope that animates and sustains him. We can also reflect on the crosses we carry in our lives and the experiences of suffering and difficulty we encounter in the world around us. This Easter, we invite you to dialogue confidently with Jesus, giving thanks for what we have discovered and expressing our wishes to him.
Questions for personal reflection:
– What hope sustains me in my crosses?
– What experiences of suffering and difficulty do I discover in the people around me and in the world?
– Do I see any hope that helps me live these situations?
conclusion
Easter is a time to experience the renewal and hope that God offers us. It invites us to live as true followers of Jesus Christ, touching human misery and approaching the people around us. This Easter, we invite you to renew our commitment to God’s Project and Dream, and to live as members of a people who seek truth and love.
