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Embracing the Resurrection: Easter Celebrations in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Easter, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, is celebrated with fervor and joy in Sri Lanka, a nation known for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse religious heritage. While predominantly a Buddhist country, the small Christian community in Sri Lanka comes together during this sacred time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and verdant landscapes, Easter takes on a unique flavor in this island nation, blending ancient traditions with vibrant festivities. In Sri Lanka, Easter holds deep spiritual significance for the Christian population, which comprises mainly Roman Catholics and a smaller number of Protestants. For believers, Easter symbolizes the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and light over darkness. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week, is marked by solemn observances, including prayer services, processions, and the reenactment ...

Mar 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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GOOD FRIDAY – What Does the Cross Represent in the Christian Faith? – by Charles Schokman What Does the Cross Represent in the Christian Faith? The cross is the most widely-recognized Christian symbol in the world, adorning millions of churches and chapels. While it’s nice to see this symbol so accepted, it’s easy to lose sight of what the cross was originally used to represent. Reexamining its origins puts the cross in an entirely new light. The cross is more than the near-universal symbol of Christianity. This simple design carries the message of love, finality, fulfilled promises, and more to people around the world. Fulfilled Prophecies For anyone familiar with the Old Testament, the cross represents the culmination of prophecy dating back to the Garden of Eden. God had always promised to send Jesus to suffer and die, taking the punishment that we deserve for our sins. The Bible made everything clear, ...

Apr 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – WHAT AM I LIVING FOR? – by Charles Schokman “If life ever brings you to a place where it challenges you with the question “What are you living for?” The answer is simple. Maybe you’ve had a bad day or a bad week or thoughts have been ceaselessly circling your mind. Regardless, if 100 things don’t automatically pop into your mind, think of it this way: Who am I living for? It’s impossible to know the significance of the innumerable lives you have touched. But just think of all the people you’ve crossed paths with in this life, you’ll never know just how much you meant to each and every one of them. Your relatives, yes, all of them. Your friends, every one between the best ones and the ones who didn’t last. Your significant other. All your coworkers at all the jobs you’ve worked. The neighbors you’ve lived ...

Nov 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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