Happy Easter to friends and family who are celebrating today. This past week has been a whirlwind of activity and services for me at my church as we have commemorated Christ’s last days, beginning with his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through his last supper, and finally his crucifixion and burial. Today we celebrate Jesus’s triumph over death with a joyous Easter service.
I photographed this beautiful little Pearl Crescent butterfly (Phyciodes tharos) during a recent visit to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Butterflies have always been special for me as symbols of the amazing transformations that can take place in this world, even when the situation seems hopeless and sad.
I offer my prayers for all of you, believers and non-believers alike, that your lives will be full of joy, hope, and peace.
Christ is risen!
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Happy Easter, Mike.
Thanks, Michael. Wishing you the best as well on this glorious day.
You’re welcome and thank you.
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter, Mike. Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful photos. They are a regular reminder of the beauty and fragility of God’s creation. 🙏
Thanks, Michelle. Hopefully your Easter Day is going as well as mine has gone. I just returned home from our morning celebration at my church where I am one of the song leaders. The music was especially joyous and the pews were almost full.
Yes, my day is going wondefully, thanks. I just got back from Easter Mass and it was standing room only. I lead our choir and everything went beautifully. I always love the contrast between the music we play on Good Friday and what we play on Easter Sunday. Enjoy the rest of your day, Mike.
Thank you, Mike. I wish you peace and joy this Easter. We need the beauty of your photos and nature more than ever.
He is Risen indeed! Blessed Easter to you, Mike.
Alleluia. I hope that your Easter has been as wonderful as mine has been. We had lots of friendly people and some awesome music in church this morning.
Easter church service is my favorite, thank you!
Hope and peace to you, too, Mike. Happy Easter.
Thanks so much, Hazel. Best wishes for you as we celebrate this entire Easter season, which runs until Pentecost on the 8th of June this year.
Yes, Mike. You’re most welcome. Stay glorious!