In a Easter message President Mahinda Rajapaksa said the celebration of Easter is a social recognition of the ability of humans to overcome the trials of life through the path of salvation offered by Jesus Christ. .The message said: The Christians of Sri Lanka join followers of their faith the world over today to celebrate [...]

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A social recognition of humans’ ability to overcome life’s trials

President’s Easter message
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In a Easter message President Mahinda Rajapaksa said the celebration of Easter is a social recognition of the ability of humans to overcome the trials of life through the path of salvation offered by Jesus Christ.

.The message said:

The Christians of Sri Lanka join followers of their faith the world over today to celebrate Easter, the greatest of Christian festivals.
Easter brings to a joyous conclusion the repentant and self-sacrificial period of Lent, and especially the Holy Week, when Christians offer prayers and join in worship recalling the suffering, agony, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ followed by his triumphant resurrection.

The importance of Easter is in its demonstration of the conquest of death, paving the way for Christians to cross over to eternal joy through observing the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The celebration of Easter is a social recognition of the ability of humans to overcome the trials of life, through the path of salvation offered by Jesus Christ. It shows the need for a commitment to face up to and overcome suffering through the sprit oflove extending to all, helping to build a good society high in spiritual strength, amidst the earthly obstacles faced in every aspect of life.

The world is thus reminded of the need to move towards realising social justice, peace and reconciliation among all, enabled by Jesus Christ’s sacrifice of his own life for the salvation of all humanity.

In celebrating Easter, Christians share the promise of eternal joy that comes through the conquest of death, which stands out in the Christian tradition.

I wish you all a Happy and Peaceful Easter.

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