EASTER (Easter joy, Holy Week, Paschal joy…):
- While contemplating the Resurrection of Christ, I carefully considered how in religious life, and outside religious life, I have always lived with no other desire than the one I already have – to follow Christ with joy. It’s not the physical surroundings in which I find myself that makes me happy, neither the company that I keep, nor the work that I do, nor the health that I enjoy, nor the reputation that I hold, nor the way of life that I follow. If any of these things were to change, my happiness would not alter one little bit. I have felt a profound joy upon thinking that Christ will never abandon me and I wish even more to unite with Him. I have asked Him to open my eyes of faith in order to discover and penetrate God’s plan in each situation in my life. (p. 19)
- As the final “hallelujah” resounded today my first good wishes were for Leonor. This is her first Easter in Suipacha. I thought about her all during Easter Week. My mind would often return to the Easter of last year… (p. 31)
- I thought about Leonor so much during this Easter Sunday! (p. 37)
- At this time, being close to Easter Week, the Gospel needs to be our friend and guide. We should especially review John, chapter 15 carefully. (p. 122)
- We are enjoying these days very much. They are full of Paschal joy that the Liturgy radiates. (p. 172)