We Don't Celebrate as We Ought

    Ain't no party like a Catholic party cuz a Catholic party don't stop! Well...that's the idea at least. In the scriptures, they would have wedding receptions that lasted for over a week. One of the weddings Jesus attended needed more wine, so Jesus created 150 gallons of it (John 2). God know's how to throw a party. But today, we're lucky if a party goes for 6 hours. What happened? Who stuck the dagger into celebrations? Maybe it's that we just don't know how to celebrate.
    Easter is a big celebration in the Church. So big that we can't limit it to a day. We actually celebrate Easter for 8 days. It's known as the Easter Octave. These 8 days we are called to feast and celebrate that Christ is with us. The 40 days of Lent was just preparation for these 8 days, in order to be able to enjoy them properly. If you gave up pop, celebrate by having pop. If you worked out all of Lent, use this week as a recovery week. This is not a time to be in pain, but to rejoice.
    The Easter season continues for another 42 days after the Octave (until Pentecost). It's a time to reflect that Jesus rose from the dead and is asking for each of us to do the same. To rise up from bad habits in order to fully live. God knows that we are happier when we celebrate. When we are happier, we share Christ's love for one an other. So don't skip Easter. Don't settle for just one day. The Church is asking, begging you to celebrate the resurrection for all 8 days and share Christ's love with others. Who can say no to that?