A time of sharing common experiences, forging better understanding
THE PEOPLE’S National Congress Reform joins the local Christian community as well as Christians worldwide in the observance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking the culmination of the Easter season, which began with the imposition of the Ashes of the burnt palm leaves from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday.

During the 40 days of fasting and abstinence, devout Christians observe this discipline to the letter, by doing without the things they enjoy most. This observance reminds the Christian of the supreme sacrifice made by the only sinless human, Jesus Christ, as a ransom for the sins of the whole world, which emanated from the sin of one man: Adam.

For the members of the Christian community, the Easter story represents the fulfilment of God’s prophecy that mankind would be offered the hope of eternal life, through the sacrificial death of His son, Jesus Christ and His subsequent resurrection from the dead. It is this faith which has kept the worldwide Christian church alive, and enabled its followers to significantly contribute towards making the earth a better place for all mankind.

The Easter season in Guyana is best known for the widespread kite-flying activity that is seen by many as representation of the theme of Resurrection. Whatever may have been its origins, kite-flying attracts widespread participation of Guyanese from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity or culture. It, therefore, offers another opportunity for Guyanese to share common experiences and understand each other better.

At this time, we should recall that during His earthly life, Jesus demonstrated His concern for the poor and powerless, as well as His opposition to the evils of bigotry, hypocrisy, dishonesty and corruption which now afflict our country.

Let us hope that the symbolism of our kites soaring to the heavens inspire all Guyanese to emulate the example of Jesus for the renewal of hope for the resurgence of the conditions needed for the future development and prosperity of this our Dear Land of Guyana.
A HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER TO ALL!