Last Sunday, there was no Palm Sunday procession, which commemorates the triumphal welcome with palm branches given by his disciples to Jesus entering Jerusalem.
Due to health regulations that limit gatherings to 6 people, the faithful remained in the vicinity of the church.
This feast opened the Holy Week which could benefit, as well as the mosques, of the daily reopening of the places of worship.
And this Saturday of the Easter vigil, the fire was watched over only by the priest. But in the joy of not being confined this year to celebrate this feast.
Although
largely topped by Christmas, is the most important for Christians as Father
Bienvenu Kasongo explains:
"Easter
is the passage; this feast is the foundation of our faith.
If Christ
had not risen, our faith would be in vain, since he shared our life and gave
his to save ours from our sins.
This
invites us to rise with him. This is the summit of our salvation and redemption.
The living
Christ must give us all strength and courage.
In the
epidemic context that we are living, this is the testimony that we must not
despair, not be discouraged. "
1. Nostalgia for our childhood Easter
Bunnies,
chickens, ducks and chocolate eggs.
We
couldn't wait to open those yellow or purple ribboned boxes and pull out the
subject lying in the paper straw.
That
smelled like vanilla sugar. On Easter Monday evening, the animal was devoured.
2. And of our family Easter
In the
life before the Coronavirus, my old lady would set a beautiful table.
Everyone
would find a nice wrapped chocolate in front of their plate.
We would
share a good meal and celebrate. What remains of all this?
3. Remains: the Manon
The
ultimate treat: a praline made of fresh cream flavored with coffee, a nut in a
praline chocolate base, all covered with white chocolate.
You give
this to my old lady, she purrs... I always bring her one at Easter.
- Oh, my
God, not Manon! You shouldn't have, it's so rich.
- Don't
worry, I didn't take much.
- Good,
they don't keep for long.
She can't
resist it.
There was
a time when she would park on Park Avenue in front of the Belgian chocolate
shop.
And buy three of them to devour in her car on
the way home.
I have a
nice bag of them for her this Sunday.
A very
small Easter, but if you think about that cursed time, you should be thankful
that you are still alive.
How I wish
I had faith in our collective sense of morality and believed that despite the
"disgustingness" that we are experiencing.
We will remain disciplined!
If we
don't resurrect, who knows, maybe we can live again...
Happy
Easter!
4. Easter Greetings
Would you
like to send a beautiful Easter card to your loved ones?
If you
can't think of the right words to write, here are a few ideas that you can use
as inspiration. For all ages
To the
whole family
"Happy
Easter! May the sun shine on this beautiful holiday and may you all have a
great time with your family."
"I
hope you have a wonderful Easter, surrounded by loved ones and beautiful spring
sunshine."
"Happy
Easter weekend to the whole family! What could I wish you better than sunshine,
rest and a gourmet feast?
A
beautiful program that I will try to implement as well. Big kisses to
share!"
"For
us foodies, Easter is the holiday of all temptations! Now is not the time to
deprive ourselves, we'll think about it later.
Happy
Easter and watch out for the liver attack!"
To her
friends
"Easter
is a great time of year, especially when we get together as a family for a
beautiful, warm celebration.
I wish you
and your loved ones a very happy Easter."
"I am
thinking of you well today. I hope you enjoy this beautiful spring day hunting
for eggs with your little family.
Have a
great time together, wishing the sunshine would come out."
To her parents
and siblings
"Easter
is a holiday that brings people together.
Even if
this year we do not spend it together, in thoughts I feel with all of you.
We are a
beautiful family, with its difficulties, its ups and downs, but alive and warm.
Happy Easter!"
For the
kids
"Nature
is getting all beautiful at the moment! She is waking up after a long winter
sleep.
For you
too, I hope this is a sweet and joyful time.
I wish you
a beautiful Easter and give you a kiss."
To her
grandchildren
Happy
Easter, my bunny
"I
hope you have a very fun egg hunt! I hope you collect a mountain of chickens,
bells and chocolate eggs.
Also, take
time to look at how beautiful nature is getting right now! Enjoy the little
flowers and the beautiful spring sunshine."
"Pretty
Easter bells, bring this little girl/boy I love very much a big basket of
chocolate treats.
May the
harvest be good, little treasure, but don't eat it all at once, so you won't
be."
For his
nieces and nephews
"I
hope the Easter hares bring you chickens and chocolate eggs. Will you save some
for me? But no.!
I was just
kidding it's all for you, of course.
But take
your time tasting them, or your little tummy will complain. Happy Easter,
sweetie."
With a
poem
Ding,
ding, dong!
The bells
are back!
They chime
happily
Before
depositing on the grass
Decorated
and greedy eggs.
Ding,
ding, dong!
Happy
Easter!
I found in
the garden,
A
beautiful travertine egg.
I found in
the kitchen,
A basket
of goodies.
I found
near the Lilac tree
A
chocolate chicken
And a nougat
rabbit.
And all
this, just for me?
It's too
much for my stomach,
Thank God
you're here:
We'll
share it all!
Loaded
with eggs and treats,
The bells
are back
To
surprise the children
That they
discover at dawn!
5. For Christians
Easter is
a day of rejoicing for Christians, as it commemorates the resurrection of Christ.
That's why
we also offer some ideas for texts that focus on the religious significance of
this holiday.
