1. Foreword
Faith in the resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every
human being . . . God exists: that is the real message of Easter. Anyone who
even begins to grasp what this means also knows what it means to be
redeemed...
I. Kyomtho/Easter in Church
2.
Bible Readings for Kyomtho/Easter (April 16)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lectionary/ Lec_Easter_sunday.htm
3.
Sermons for Kyomtho/Easter (April 16)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Sermons/Sermon-for-Passion-week_Easter.htm
4. Malankara World Journal Specials on Easter
5. Malankara World Passion Week/Easter Supplement
Malankara World has a supplement that
provides detailed information about Passion Week and Easter including articles, prayers,
sermons, etc. You will find it here:
Passion Week Supplement in Malankara World
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lent/Passion/ Default.htm
Malankara World has developed a daily plan of bible
readings, meditations, reflections, and prayers for Passion Week and Easter.
You will find it here:
Today in Passion Week
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lent/Passion/ Passion_Today_archives.htm
II. Easter Reflections
6.
The First Empty Tomb
Jesus is the only person who has an empty tomb. Everyone else who's died has
returned to the dust, but Christ is alive and seated at the Father's right
hand. Because He overcame death, His followers are also guaranteed empty
tombs someday. ...
7.
A Tale of Two Men - An Easter Story
The resurrection is God's stamp of approval on his Son. That's why Peter says in
Acts 2:24, "God raised him from the dead." He says it again in verse 32, "God
has raised this Jesus to life." It didn't just happen by chance that Jesus rose
from the dead. God raised his own Son on the third day. ...
8.
The Impact of the Empty Tomb
Of all the religions of the world, only Christianity claims an empty tomb
for its founder. The physical resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of
Christianity. British theologian Michael Green said it well when he noted,
"Without faith in the resurrection there would be no Christianity at all."
...
9.
What Difference Do The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Make Today?
Jesus first appeared to a brokenhearted Mary who stayed at the tomb. Mary
was the first to behold something the world had never seen before - a
resurrected, transformed life. ...
10.
The Resurrection And The Eucharist
There is an important connection between the Resurrection and the Eucharist. The
Eucharist IS the Risen Jesus. Therefore, the Eucharist makes the Resurrection present and active in our lives
and enables us to experience the joy and the power of the Resurrection. ...
III. Featured: Easter Sermons
11.
Easter Homily of St John Chrysostom
Instead of preaching their own homilies, the holy Church allows Orthodox
Christian pastors to read this ancient text at Easter. ...
12.
Easter: The Return to Galilee
The resurrection is not some static story that happened in history 2000 years
ago. The resurrection is a dynamic movement - an experience of grace that each
one of us is called into again and again and again.
And none of us are left out of this. God wants to reveal his resurrection power
to each one of us...
13.
Easter Homily
With the resurrection of Jesus, light itself is created anew. He draws all
of us after him into the new light of the resurrection and he conquers all
darkness. He is God's new day, new for all of us. ...
IV. General Weekly Features
14.
Recipe: Fresh Herb Salad With Seeds
A recipe going back to the Maccabees. ...
15.
Recipe: Murg Haryali - Coriander-mint chicken in coconut gravy
16.
Good Relationships: The Best Road to a Good Relationship
For most of us, the relationships that most strongly influence our level of
happiness are family relationships. And the most powerful of all are at the
inner core of family, especially parent-child relationships. ...
17.
Family Special: Don't Take Your Spouse for Granted
If we don't make our mate feel honored and respected, we may find our partner
looking for recognition somewhere else. ...
18.
Family Special: Six Things Every Kid Needs to Hear
Our words are important, especially considering the impact they can have our
little ones. Remember this: "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths,
but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may
give grace to those who hear" (Ephesians 4:29). ...
19.
Self Improvement: There is Always a Choice
The ultimate truth is we have the ability to be, do and achieve anything we
truly desire. Each of us has Divine Source running through us. We are connected
to something so much bigger than ourselves. This is our time to shine. ...
20.
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