50 Ways to Get Through Easter... Carpe Diem!

“But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” (John 3: 21)

Today’s word(s): Carpe Diem!

Today I’m reminded of the old Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update gags with Chevey Chase and Gilda Radner as Emily Latella. If she were here today, and God bless Gilda’s place in our lives, she would say: “What’s all this fuss about a latin phrase meaning “the day of seizing fish?” Leave the Carps alone! Give them their day! Help them remain free and ...” (Chevy would interrupt and say) Uh, Ms. Latella... Ms. Latella! The phrase is Carpe Diem, and it means “seize the day”! It has nothing to do with carp, or any other fish for that matter.” Ms. Latella would respond, “Well, that’s different isn’t it? Never mind.”

Today’s words are “Carpe Diem”, a very familiar phrase indeed. It does call us to seize the day, and it does bring to mind an element of the Gospel quote above. We act on our faith in the light, so that ALL WILL SEE the glory of God! If we seize this DAY, and we ACT on our faith, then all will know of the love of CHRIST! So, seize your day today, and help the world know of this Easter miracle. Tell them, or show them; just make sure you bring them the light of our Lord’s peace, love and understanding!

And that’s your “Weekend Update” for today!