Happy Easter :)

I actually had Black Saturday reflections ready but my internet sucks so I couldn't post them on time. For that day, I read the Acts of the Apostles, and I realized how wonderful it was to be part of the early Christian community. I'd like to think YFC is modeled a lot after those early communities, empowered by the Spirit, motivated to bring the word of God to the ends of the earth. Especially in times when the community discerns its course, I remember how our own YFC leaders discern the course of the organization.

I didn't really get to read anything today for Easter. I knew I didn't have to read about the joy of the disciples when the one clearest sign that theirs was the one true faith (although I don't think they needed the vindication) was to find Jesus alive and kicking. I knew God put a lot of reminders of that great joy of the Risen Christ in my life -- in my family, my friends, the people I love, my entire life. I don't need to look for that joy in any manuscript -- I'm experiencing it everyday of my life, the awesome love of God.

What I did do was to start making Easter resolutions. It made sense because after all that reflecting, I knew I had to act on the things I found out about myself. I won't post them here but I pray God grants me the grace to actually carry out these things.

Summer classes begin in two days, Sanggu work began for me this morning, YFC work began for me yesterday, the work of being a Christian is a 24/7 job. I'm just thankful for that brief but meaningful respite I got, probably the most meaningful Lent I had in my life.

Happy Easter everyone. Thank you for magnifying the joy of the Risen Christ in my life :)