Category Archives: Easter

Sun and Cloud

Posted on April 17, 2017 by brucelarochelle

I met a man standing on the street today Through his eyes, the world looked so grim As if we all don’t know just what it’s like When the rain falls down and the lightning strikes My ex-wife would comment … Continue reading →

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The Friday to Sunday

Posted on March 27, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Commented to my then wife one time about how grey it was on a particular Good Friday. She responded, matter of factly, that it was always grey on Good Friday. Started to wonder, each Good Friday, if there would be … Continue reading →

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Friday Saint

Posted on March 27, 2016 by brucelarochelle

All these years, hadn’t bothered to find out why it is called “Good Friday”. Ended up preferring the French, “Vendredi saint”, which seems more precise. As Greg Garrison explains explains: At first glance, Good Friday seems like the ultimate misnomer. … Continue reading →

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Particular week, where virtue is not convenience

Posted on April 5, 2015 by brucelarochelle

In relation the Easter period, Neil Remington Abramson commented as follows (reproduced with permission): It’s Holy Week again. As in the past, the Anglican, United and Roman Catholic Churches in Vancouver are having joint services each morning, Monday through Thursday, … Continue reading →

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So when one questions the concept of an Islamic state…

Posted on April 4, 2015 by brucelarochelle

…end up thinking of Good Friday, and why it is a compulsory holiday. Same with Easter Sunday. Remembering the Easter-Passover blend, and the employer at the time saying go if you really believe, but otherwise… When a particular religion frames … Continue reading →

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Less Stress at Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by brucelarochelle

So much recognized stress at Christmas, though not a lot of research, it seems. Know of a supportive case study. Wondered about comparative stress levels at Easter. Can’t find research. Could be that part of the Easter period is expected … Continue reading →

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Post-Easter: Still Alive and Well

Posted on April 3, 2013 by brucelarochelle

Did you ever take a look to see who is left around? Everyone I thought was cool is six feet underground I’m still alive and well, still alive and well Every now and then I know it’s kinda hard to … Continue reading →

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Of The Season

Posted on April 2, 2013 by brucelarochelle

A friend wrote to me about the Easter weekend as follows (e-mail correspondence reproduced with permission): Easter was a mixed bag. I drank too much because of Jesus’ suffering on Friday. Then drank too much when he rose from the … Continue reading →

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The Rising

Posted on March 31, 2013 by brucelarochelle

Left the house this morning Bells ringing filled the air Wearing the cross of my calling On wheels of fire I come rolling down here Come on up for the rising Come on up Lay your hands in mine Easter … Continue reading →

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