Easter 2025 is over. For Christians, the path and the calendar move toward Pentecost. Celebration of Christianity’s greatest miracle transitions to questions of what to do now. How do we honor or magnify what the holiday offered us? This is a good time to pause and ask ourselves what, if anything, we got out of this year’s Easter. For me, as an adult growing older, Easter has become far more important than Christmas. It is both a culmination of an entire season and a call to move forward with purpose. Especially since I’m agnostic, Easter has been a time to reflect on mortality, quality of life, my contributions to this world, and my place in the universe as a whole. So… what now?
An Easter Message You May Have Missed
If you have the time, about 20 minutes, I highly recommend viewing this wonderful Easter sermon from Washington National Cathedral. It includes direct reflections on Easter accounts in the gospels, acknowledgement of real world events and issues, and questioning not only the role Christianity plays, but contemplating what Christianity even is.
Questions for Discussion
If you watched the video, which of Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde’s remarks stood out to you? Why?
Regardless of if you view the video, consider these: What messages or teachings you received this Easter inspired you? Have you been motivated to adopt any new outlook or goals as the year continues? In what way?
Has your relationship with Easter changed over the course of your life thus far? If so, how?
Thank you for reading!
Wheat & Tares 
I really enjoyed the Reverend Budde’s comments. I liked the diffidence with which she presented the story, acknowledging the different, sometimes conflicting accounts in the Bible. She talks about how Jesus disappeared after his appearances and no one was surprised by this. To her that represents a mysticism on the part of the writers.
I am often inspired by Easter music. The beautiful spring weather with flowers and new leaves and the sounds of birds and leaves reminds me of God’s love. It’s a new beginning I need right now I am so deeply distressed by politics today. I see the spring weather and remind myself that all is not lost. Whatever happens eventually a day will come for a fresh spring start for our country.
“Post-Easter”?! Today *is* Easter for the Orthodox! Счастливого Дня Кролика to all my Julian-calendar Νίκα-s.
Zla’od, according to every search result I pulled up, Orthodox churches celebrated Easter this year on April 20th, the same day as Western churches.
lws329, thank you for sharing your reflections. I imagine many of us feel the same way. The music and the spring imagery bring a lot of joy and inspiration. I too hope we see a similar renewal in human circles
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