From the Chaplaincy Team

Easter Gladness

Many feel that the Easter season is a time of sadness, but isn't it really a time to be altogether glad? The resurrection of Christ Jesus was a glorious occasion. He demonstrated eternal life. 

From the Christian Science Hymnal 413 we sing:

Let us sing of Easter gladness

That rejoices every day,

Sing of hope and faith uplifted;

Love has rolled the stone away.

Lo, the promise and fulfillment.

Lo, the man whom God hath made.

Seen in glory of an Easter

Crowned with light that cannot fade. 

The Easter season has continued to be a time of joy and gratitude. Depression and morbid thinking have no place in this time of rejoicing, as thought is resurrected each day to the promise and fulfillment of God's goodness. Mrs. Eddy, who founded the Church of Christ, Scientist, writes, "I love the Easter service: it speaks to me of Life, and not of death." Miscellaneous Writings, p.180 

We can prove that God's power does not fail us. As we maintain our joy and deep gratitude for this healing power, we can "sing of Easter gladness," and rejoice "every day." 

We can have "the promise and fulfillment," and behold "the man whom God hath made." 

As we keep faith uplifted to Him, Easter will forever be "crowned with light that cannot fade."

Taken from the Christian Science Sentinel March 28, 1983, by Helen G. Hasler 

Pictures from the Year 12 Retreat in Lorne, March 2021, depicting the glory, promise, and fulfillment and the light that cannot fade. 

Photo Credits: Mel Beal and Dennis Huang