Thought for April 2026
Have you noticed that the shops are full of Easter eggs, rabbits, daffodils and all the things that are reckoned to symbolise Easter? Children go on Easter egg hunts, but do people know what it really is about? Have we forgotten about the reason for Easter?
The tradition of Easter eggs first started among the early Orthodox Christians who saw the egg as the symbol of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
Indeed, the shell of the egg represented Jesus’ tomb, and the cracking of this shell symbolised his resurrection. According to ancient custom, the egg would have been dyed in red as the symbol of Christ’s blood that he shed on the cross.
Easter, when Jesus Christ died and rose again for our sins, offers hope for Christians and a solid anchor for our faith. This hope transcends the challenges, suffering and losses of our earthly life. The resurrection promises final victory over all adversity.
Let’s make sure we remember what Easter is about and thank Him for his sacrifice for us.
Ann Halse
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