John August Swanson (artist)
Easter is the Great Celebration of the church, the climax of all of history, the turning point in which God vindicated Jesus and exalted him as Savior and Lord. Today, we are so used to thinking about this even in personal terms only. Certainly, as Mary at the tomb, Jesus comes and personally calls to us, our name, as he did Mary's. Mary was released from the torment of demons and worked closely with Jesus and his disciples according to Luke's gospel. She finds herself distraught at the tomb and in her grief Jesus comes and transforms that sorrow. However, Jesus also calls her to something else; to go and tell his disciples that he is ascending and will empower them to spread the Good News of God's transforming love to the world. The work of New Creation as begun, and this message is a message for churches, societies, nations, as well as individuals. The above is an explanation of the meaning of Easter from NT Wright author of numerous works on Paul and the Gospels. Below is a meditative video from Art and Faith focusing on the resurrection. May we rejoice and celebrate this day God's work in our world.
Artwork of John August Swanson
Faith and Art Loyola Press
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