Phew, Easter Sunday at last . . .

Phew, where to begin?

Last time I wrote we were preparing for our Ecumenical Walk of Witness. Well, we escaped with just a light shower during the procession and managed to get to the last station more or less untouched by the weather. We joined with other Christians to enjoy Hot Cross Buns afterwards(proceeds to charity) in our local Christian coffee shop.

Then home for a little break before the more serious 'Veneration of the Cross'. Huge numbers as usual. I find this very moving and especially when you glance behind you and see a 'never-ending' line of people slowly and prayerfully making their way to the front of the church to kneel before and kiss the crucifix. Who said, 'Christianity is dead'?

Back for the Office of Readings on Saturday morning and soon afterwards florists arrive to begin transforming the church from it's solemn Lenten veil to the beautiful extravagance of Easter.

Not so many people at the Vigil Mass in recent years - people are less keen to come out in the evening for some reason. Lucky again with the weather and managed to light the Easter fire outside as we all gathered to process in after the newly lit Paschal candle.

A fantastic Mass of course and great to have some people to be received into the Church. Drinks and cake in the parish hall afterwards for everyone and home, quite late but so high not feeling tired at all.

Finally back again this morning for Mass with quite a different atmosphere - very joyful with lots of young families and standing room only - great.

Just having a quiet time now as we're eating this evening so I'm relishing the chance to sit and blog.

Hope you like the lovely picture - this was the card received from number 1 son. He always manages to find great cards - no Easter bunnies and fluffy chicks for him!

Happy Easter!