John Paul IIDo not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.
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To be an Easter person means to be full of hope and the potential for joy. Easter is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a time to celebrate and rejoice in the fact that we have risen again. Easter people may be disappointed in the world we live in, but we can rise above it by trusting God.
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