Easter is such a glorious feast of feasts that it takes eight days to celebrate. So even though we arrive at this late hour on Sunday night, Easter night, we have plenty of Easter to celebrate. It is called an octave; the eight day celebration of Easter. Every day this week, every Mass celebrated is part of the Easter liturgy. And this does not end until we arrive at next Sunday, with the Feast of Divine Mercy.
And if you think eight is enough, what about fifty! The Easter season of the Church lasts until we arrive at Pentecost Sunday in May.
If you are blessed to attend Mass any day this week, remember you are celebrating Easter; the Feast of Feasts; eight days to celebrate!
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