Paschal Time

Easter time is the most sacred part of the whole liturgical year. It is the one towards which the rest of the cycle converges. Easter is the feast of feasts. It is the solemnity of solemnities. During Easter we focus on the Word Incarnate finally attaining the object towards which He always tended to. Man regains what he lost by Adam's sin.

Jesus Christ is no longer the victim of death. He is the conqueror who destroys death and proclaims life to the world. The time when Christ shed His precious blood for our ransom, the humiliations He endured, all His sufferings and the agony on the cross, these are all over now. Now all is glory. Glory for Christ and glory for us.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching

Palm Sunday

How is it that the King of kings enters into the holy city? Is it in the midst of His conquered enemies? Is it in the presence of all His captives and countless treasures? Does He ride on a magnificent chariot pulled by a glorious, well-bred horse? No. The King celebrated His triumphant day riding on a donkey. Pride and ambition play no part in this triumphal entry. Rather it is humility, meekness, mortification and self-denial that our Lord demonstrates. He is completely unselfish. Christ was born in poverty and remained in poverty all His life. Christ had no friends in high places or among the rich. All His friends were among those who were poor. His favorites were the rejects of the world. It was such as these that followed Him on this day. They did so not following any order as from a general, but out of curiosity, love and veneration. As soon as Christ is seen coming into the city they break off palm branches and throw them in His path. Hosanna! Hail to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! This is the way that Christ chose to take possession of His kingdom.

In Christ,

Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching