Lent 2008

This year I am celebrating Easter here in Phnom Penh. I always look forward to celebrate Easter as I believe that this is the day Jesus risen from amongst the dead to fulfill the prophecy. I was brought up to be a Catholic and lent for me has a great significance - glorifying the Passion of Christ. Ash Wednesday reminds me the reality of life from the ashes I will return to ashes. On Palm Sunday, Jesus was welcome and glorified but on week ahead he will be betrayed just like the reality of life. Maundy Thursday Jesus wash the feet of his apostles. Truly signifies Jesus giving importance on our service and love to one another. Selflessness is a virtue and pride should have no room in our lives. Holy Friday the death of our Christ. Who amongst us can give up our dreams, our lives, our fortune to save one another? Christ did it to save mankind. Black Saturday, thousand years ago, the earthly body of Christ was lying in the tomb. We are fortunate enough to know that he had risen but how about Mother Mary who in those time was still suffering and weeping the death of his beloved Son. Easter Sunday, hallelujah, hallelujah, THE CHRIST HAS RISEN. The phrophecy has been fulfilled ''...on the third day he will come again...''