Sedalia Dave Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 How the Virus Stole Easter By Kristi Bothur Twas late in ‘19 when the virus began Bringing chaos and fear to all people, each land. People were sick, hospitals full, Doctors overwhelmed, no one in school. As winter gave way to the promise of spring, The virus raged on, touching peasant and king. People hid in their homes from the enemy unseen. They YouTubed and Zoomed, social-distanced, and cleaned. April approached and churches were closed. “There won’t be an Easter,” the world supposed. “There won’t be church services, and egg hunts are out. No reason for new dresses when we can’t go about.” Holy Week started, as bleak as the rest. The world was focused on masks and on tests. “Easter can’t happen this year,” it proclaimed. “Online and at home, it just won’t be the same.” Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the days came and went. The virus pressed on; it just would not relent. The world woke Sunday and nothing had changed. The virus still menaced, the people, estranged. “Pooh pooh to the saints,” the world was grumbling. “They’re finding out now that no Easter is coming. “They’re just waking up! We know just what they’ll do! Their mouths will hang open a minute or two, And then all the saints will all cry boo-hoo. “That noise,” said the world, “will be something to hear.” So it paused and the world put a hand to its ear. And it did hear a sound coming through all the skies. It started down low, then it started to rise. But the sound wasn’t depressed. Why, this sound was triumphant! It couldn’t be so! But it grew with abundance! The world stared around, popping its eyes. Then it shook! What it saw was a shocking surprise! Every saint in every nation, the tall and the small, Was celebrating Jesus in spite of it all! It hadn’t stopped Easter from coming! It came! Somehow or other, it came just the same! And the world with its life quite stuck in quarantine Stood puzzling and puzzling. “Just how can it be?” “It came without bonnets, it came without bunnies, It came without egg hunts, cantatas, or money.” Then the world thought of something it hadn’t before. “Maybe Easter,” it thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Easter, perhaps, means a little bit more.” And what happened then? Well....the story’s not done. What will YOU do? Will you share with that one Or two or more people needing hope in this night? Will you share the source of your life in this fight? The churches are empty - but so is the tomb, And Jesus is victor over death, doom, and gloom. So this year at Easter, let this be our prayer, As the virus still rages all around, everywhere. May the world see hope when it looks at God’s people. May the world see the church is not a building or steeple. May the world find Faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, May the world find Joy in a time of dejection. May 2020 be known as the year of survival, But not only that - Let it start a revival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Apr 11, 2020, 5:25 AM I've been seeing memes and comments about "Easter is cancelled." Garbage. Easter is NOT cancelled. It will happen. What will not be happening in most places is the coming together of the Church in celebration. We must be clear on that Easter, the event, WILL happen. We will just miss the joyous celebration with our Christian family. Although with the wonders of the technology God has given us we will be able to see and hear the services. No, it isn't the same, but we will still get a portion of the glory of the Resurrection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 We are talking about listening to Mass from St. Patrick's Cathedral in the morning, then spending some face-time with the family in the evening. Easter is far from gone. We have to adjust our process for participation this time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 And a glorious Easter to us all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Calamity Kris said: We are talking about listening to Mass from St. Patrick's Cathedral in the morning, then spending some face-time with the family in the evening. Easter is far from gone. We have to adjust our process for participation this time!!! The Turks were unable to stop it The Gulags couldn't stop it Even in German concentration camps it came. There is a song, written by a Serbian bishop in Dachau, that is greatly beloved in Serbia. People rejoice, all nations listen: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Dance all ye stars and sing all ye mountains: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Whisper ye woods and blow all ye winds: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! O seas proclaim and roar all ye beasts: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Buzz all ye bees and sing all ye birds: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! O little lambs rejoice and be merry: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Nightengales joyous, lending your song: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Ring, O ye bells, let everyone hear: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! All angels join us, singing this song: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Come down ye heavens, draw near the earth: Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Glory to Thee, God Almighty! Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Glory to Thee, God Almighty! Christ is risen! Let us rejoice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Easter is definitely not cancelled. The goddess, Eastra, would never allow that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 HE is risen! Rejoice, dear hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Duffield, SASS #23454 said: HE is risen! Rejoice, dear hearts. Вои́стинꙋ воскре́се! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Nothing can stop Easter from coming, not stones or guards or tombs. So long as men have love, have God in their hearts Easter will always come. And should men no longer have love in their hearts there will be no more men, but there will still be love and Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, Raylan said: Seeing the Arabic subtitles reminded me of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 The celebration of Easter cannot be impacted by anyone or any event if the faithful maintain their faith. Easter Sales however are an entirely different story. I personally think that impacting the commercialization of holidays is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s just too bad that this crisis or whatever you wish to call it impacts so many other things as well. Happy Easter, everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: The celebration of Easter cannot be impacted by anyone or any event if the faithful maintain their faith. Easter Sales however are an entirely different story. I personally think that impacting the commercialization of holidays is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s just too bad that this crisis or whatever you wish to call it impacts so many other things as well. Happy Easter, everybody. Yeah, I guess we can buy Easter Candy cheap next week if we can get to the store. Duffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 He is risen indeed! Our Sunday paper today was sorta light, only two circulars in it, Walgreens and Rite-Aid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Will Bartell Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 22 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: How the Virus Stole Easter By Kristi Bothur Twas late in ‘19 when the virus began Bringing chaos and fear to all people, each land. People were sick, hospitals full, Doctors overwhelmed, no one in school. As winter gave way to the promise of spring, The virus raged on, touching peasant and king. People hid in their homes from the enemy unseen. They YouTubed and Zoomed, social-distanced, and cleaned. April approached and churches were closed. “There won’t be an Easter,” the world supposed. “There won’t be church services, and egg hunts are out. No reason for new dresses when we can’t go about.” Holy Week started, as bleak as the rest. The world was focused on masks and on tests. “Easter can’t happen this year,” it proclaimed. “Online and at home, it just won’t be the same.” Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the days came and went. The virus pressed on; it just would not relent. The world woke Sunday and nothing had changed. The virus still menaced, the people, estranged. “Pooh pooh to the saints,” the world was grumbling. “They’re finding out now that no Easter is coming. “They’re just waking up! We know just what they’ll do! Their mouths will hang open a minute or two, And then all the saints will all cry boo-hoo. “That noise,” said the world, “will be something to hear.” So it paused and the world put a hand to its ear. And it did hear a sound coming through all the skies. It started down low, then it started to rise. But the sound wasn’t depressed. Why, this sound was triumphant! It couldn’t be so! But it grew with abundance! The world stared around, popping its eyes. Then it shook! What it saw was a shocking surprise! Every saint in every nation, the tall and the small, Was celebrating Jesus in spite of it all! It hadn’t stopped Easter from coming! It came! Somehow or other, it came just the same! And the world with its life quite stuck in quarantine Stood puzzling and puzzling. “Just how can it be?” “It came without bonnets, it came without bunnies, It came without egg hunts, cantatas, or money.” Then the world thought of something it hadn’t before. “Maybe Easter,” it thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Easter, perhaps, means a little bit more.” And what happened then? Well....the story’s not done. What will YOU do? Will you share with that one Or two or more people needing hope in this night? Will you share the source of your life in this fight? The churches are empty - but so is the tomb, And Jesus is victor over death, doom, and gloom. So this year at Easter, let this be our prayer, As the virus still rages all around, everywhere. May the world see hope when it looks at God’s people. May the world see the church is not a building or steeple. May the world find Faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, May the world find Joy in a time of dejection. May 2020 be known as the year of survival, But not only that - Let it start a revival. BRAVO, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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