Easter Blessings

Joe Paprocki Easter

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Christ,

Alleluia! He is indeed risen!

As we begin this glorious 50-day season of Easter—a time in which we celebrate fully the Lord’s triumph over sin and death—may our hearts be filled with new life and may our spirits soar!

To help us begin this celebration, I am happy to offer you this brief video reflection on the Gospel story of Peter and John running to the tomb upon hearing the news that Christ had been raised from the dead. May each of us run without hesitation into the empty tombs of our lives, confident that, in doing so, we will encounter the Risen Christ and share in his eternal life.

Easter Blessings!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofS7NTfyazU

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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