Easter is a time of reflection and rejuvenation for Christians. It is a designated week of Holy reflection — through capture, suffering, death, resurrection and forgiveness. In a world where the distinction between the sacred and the profane has blurred to indistinguishable heights of platitudes and uncertainties, to reserve a week in one’s life for that which is “Holy” is indeed a phenomena worth preserving. Christmas has become a season of celebration in a secular sense, full of traditions and shrieks of joy from the mouths of children; Christmas trees, decorations, presents and surprises; and while I am sure there will be disagreement on this matter, the assimilation of Christmas with a secularization of celebration, for whatever reason, is not disturbing. Yet, somehow, despite the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and the attempt to merely marginalize Easter as a “time of Spring”, the awe of Easter has retained a reserved, contemplative aura with a special meaning.
As an attorney who represents Federal and Postal employees with various medical conditions and disabilities, the common thread which I hear on a daily basis is the pain and distress which the human condition is able to endure on a daily basis. I do not equate the human condition and the clients I represent with the suffering which Christ endured; yet, those who suffer clearly have an affinity with the One who suffered on the Cross, yet forgave those who condemned and crucified, for the sake of the world. I am daily amazed and humbled by the positive attitude and ability to endure, by Federal and Postal workers from all across the United States. May we all have a sense of humanity within us that we can have forgiveness during this Holy Week. Happy Easter.
Sincerely,
Robert R. McGill, Esquire
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Thanks for such a nice reflection!