PODCAST | The Dynamics of The Cross and Resurrection

Easter is the highest celebration of the Church because it is the culmination of the Paschal Mystery with Jesus as victor over sin and death.  The properties of his suffering on the Cross and his Resurrection stimulate change.  Not only a visible change in our behavior but also a spiritual change in direct correlation with our relationship in prayer with the Lord.

All of this is made possible through a young Jewish girl’s “yes” to an Angel sent By God. Mary’s Fiat!  As this young girl recites her Magnificat to the angel, her heartfelt  knowledge of the old testament is very evident for her words are drawn from all over the old testament.

Mary’s “Magnificat”

 “And Mary said;

‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
 For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness;
behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
 The Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
 His mercy is from age to age
to those who fear him.
 He has shown might with his arm,
dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.
 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.
 The hungry he has filled with good things;
the rich he has sent away empty.
 He has helped Israel his servant,
remembering his mercy,
according to his promise to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.’”

Luke 1:46-55 NABRE