04/12/2005: "Reflections on Sunday's readings"

I love the readings of the Easter season. They are so straight forward and speak to that central mystery of the Christian faith: That Jesus is God and that he was crucified, resurrected and ascended into heaven.

He is Risen! Praise be to God!

There is so much more I could say, but somehow, Easter doesn't seem to me to be all about thoughtful reflection but as about celebrating a mystery. How long should I spend sitting around disecting the mystery? My gut is telling me: Not much. Instead I'll spend my time celebrating:

He is Risen! Praise be to God!