Easter Sunday - April 20th 2025

Easter Vigil

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Delicious English Hot Cross Buns, anyone? Topped with a cross to symbolise the crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday:

"Christian adoption
Hot Cross Buns as we know them today are closely tied to Christianity. The earliest documented reference comes from 12th-century England, when a monk reportedly baked buns marked with a cross in honour of Good Friday. The custom became widespread in medieval England, where the cross was used to symbolise Christ’s crucifixion."

"Elizabethan England
During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, a decree was issued forbidding the sale of "spiced" buns except on Good Friday, Christmas, and funerals, as they were considered sacred. People would bake them at home instead, which only added to their special status."

"The Spices
The spices (typically cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice) are thought to symbolise those used to embalm Jesus' body after his death."

"The Bun
The round shape of the bun can be seen to symbolise the cycle of the year, eternity, or the resurrection."

"The Raisins or Currants
These are sometimes said to represent the nails of the crucifixion, the tears of Mary, or even the fruits of the Holy Spirit—though these interpretations are more poetic than official."

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I grew up with Russian Grandparents who always took me to Midnight Mass for Easter, and for the blessing of the Eggs..
It was a huge event w/ a two hour Mass. … then an outside lineup where the Priest selected his favorite eggs from baskets.
The ladies felt special when their eggs were chosen.


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*Russian Easter eggs, particularly the famous Fabergé eggs, are intricately designed and often jeweled eggs created as gifts for the Russian imperial family. They symbolize life, renewal, and rebirth, and are associated with the Easter celebration in Russia.
 
Christ claimed to be the Son of God? - was it necessary for him to demonstrate the crucifixion or did he have no choice in the matter ?

If it was a demonstration for what reason was it? Obviously the scriptures explain that he arose from his death and the tomb was found empty? Was all of this necessary and why?

Some believed he was resurrected others wouldn't? Some of us perhaps most of us know all the accounts describes but has anyone describe the holy reasons behind them all?
 
This is just one of the things that I don't understand. When we die, our bodies stop working and you may wish to believe that our 'soul' if such a thing exists,disappears off to some magical land. However, our physical body remain where it died. It doesn't disappear unless someone moves it so, why should Jesus' body disappear?

I'm inclined to believe that hid body was removed and buried in secret to perpetuate the myth that Jesus was the 'son of god' and his body was resurrected.
 
Capt Lightning said:
This is just one of the things that I don't understand. When we die, our bodies stop working and you may wish to believe that our 'soul' if such a thing exists,disappears off to some magical land. However, our physical body remain where it died. It doesn't disappear unless someone moves it so, why should Jesus' body disappear?

I'm inclined to believe that hid body was removed and buried in secret to perpetuate the myth that Jesus was the 'son of god' and his body was resurrected.
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you are perhaps ignoring the obvious biblical explanation ; The Apostles Creed that can be recited by non- Catholics if they wish despite it often being recognized as part of catholic church worship

the Apostles Creed
 
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