WHAT IS EASTER TO ALL THOSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH? HAPPY EASTER! / COSA È LA PASQUA PER TUTTI COLORO CHE HANNO FEDE CRISTIANA? BUONA PASQUA!
/Happy Easter to all / Buona Pasqua a tutti
Very few of us would doubt the wonderful work the Salvation Army has been performing over many years, in communities worldwide.
The "Salvos", as we fondly call them in Australian, is an Evangelical Protestant Christian Church known for its charity work. It was founded on the 19th. century London and began operating in Australia in 1880.
Therefore, the Editorial Team thought that, with the Easter period not too far away (i.e. 18,19, 20 & 21/4/25), it would be of interest to know their take on what a story of love and life is, for Christians.
Despite the mouthwatering hot cross buns and Easter eggs, Easter is not an easily understood Christian celebration.
For starters it is a period full of contrasts. There is honour and praise followed by a day of deep, dark sadness, followed by joy, hope and light.
It can be a little complicated understanding why Good Friday is ‘good’, why Easter is celebrated or how the meaning of Easter relates to our lives today.
The true meaning of Easter is about the love Jesus has for us and the purpose and peace he gives us.
In the Bible, Jesus said of himself, “I am the path, the truth, and the energy of life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. Jesus died and rose back to life so everyone can have a meaningful relationship with God the Father, the Creator of the Universe. Sin broke that relationship, but Jesus repaired it. Because of Jesus’ victory over death by coming back to life, we too can experience a new, everlasting life in Heaven with God.
But not only does Jesus offer us a promise for the future, he also offers everyone hope and joy for today. When the world causes us stress about such things as the cost of living, our health, anxiety, safety, domestic violence, crime in general, and let us not forget wars, Jesus offers us something greater and deeper. He offers us a promise of peace.
Jesus says, “I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart, so do not be troubled or afraid.”
It means that whatever life involves, we can have hope and peace. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection mean you are deeply loved, and you are not alone in your struggles. Jesus’ promise of peace is steady and everlasting. It is up to us to choose to accept it.
Finally, the SCA’s Committee wishes you and your families a Happy Easter, and yes, do not forget the hot cross buns and easter eggs!
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Editorial Team & “Salvo’s Website
