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Christ is risen! The Easter acclamation can be considered a summary of the Faith, an acknowledgment of the reality of what we celebrate in this holiest and most joyous of all the seasons of the liturgical year. After the voluntary penances of Lent, and amidst all the involuntary sufferings of daily life, the Resurrection of Our Lord reminds us not only of the immense love He bears for us, but of our final destiny. The liturgy is the teacher of life. All throughout Lent, we have followed the life of Our Lord leading to his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Holy Mother Church puts before us the beautiful Collects and readings during this season to help us enter into union with Christ more intimately. Our brief time here in the vale of tears is but a preparation for eternity. The joy and hope of Easter remind us like nothing else can of Our Lord's desire that we remain united to him here on earth and in heaven. Let us take this responsibility seriously, properly celebrating this season which ends with the Octave of Pentecost, and looking forward to the day when all sorrows shall end! Indeed, He is risen!