Easter Monday

Yesterday, Easter Sunday was celebrated by millions of Christians around the world.  Jesus was crucified and then rose on the third day to save you and I from sin.  It is a wondrous day of celebration and elation.

You may not realize it but the day after Easter is called Easter Monday or in the Catholic church “The Monday of the Angel.”

Here in the United States we do not officially celebrate Easter Monday.  After Easter Sunday life begins again and people return to work and their daily lives.  

What does Easter Monday represent?

For many Christians around the world there is the season called Eastertide.  Easter Monday is the second day in that season.  It is a time to express their gratitude to God for what he has done.

Additionally, Christians believe that after Jesus rose from the dead he walked the earth for 40 days making himself known to his apostles.  He wanted to help them believe and to be strong to pass on the faith to the world. 

When the 40 days come to an end, Christians celebrate Ascension Sunday when Jesus ascends to the right hand of his Father.  This is followed by Holy Trinity Sunday for the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.

For the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine-Rite Catholic churches they celebrate a Bright Week after Easter calling it “Pascha Week” or” Renewal Week.”  Easter Monday begins this week.

Private Home Health Care knows that there are many celebrations of the Easter Season.  Our hope is that you and your family are blessed in this holy season.