Easter 2012

[wuapinmon]

[CJF]

I had forgotten that today was Easter until last night, when I noticed the Easter vendors were out in force in South Central. So I conducted a little experiment with Little Robin. We had the following conversation:

RF: What is special about today?
LR: It is the 8th?
RF: That isn't what I am thinking about.
LR: It is the last day of Spring break?
RF: True, but not what I am thinking about.
LR: I don't know.
RF: It is Easter.
LR: Oh.... will you buy me some candy?
RF: No.

Happy Easter Mormons!

Quite the commentary on society.

[risicam]

Witnessed an Easter miracle this morning. Not that I've ever doubted that prayer worked, but a little reminder was beautiful.

[pellegrino]

Happy Easter to all!

[LA Ute]

Good Easter video here:

http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng

[UtahDan]

Of course not. Who could be annoyed by a light hearted. Comparison of Christ to a squashed bug on Easter morning?

Which Mormons don't do, which was supposed to be funny but not critical which....ugh. Fail.

[UtahDan]

Let me try again.

"Optimism is often irrational but hope never is."

Happy Easter!

[Moliere]

Joyeux Pâcques!

Le Christ est ressuscité!

[SeattleUte]

Don't you have some kindness to go engage in? For one day can't you leave this topic to the believers?

I'm just tryiing to help. I don't see how that post should offend any here.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Though I don't always love church and often encourage my kids whining about going, I was happy that this morning there was no negativity about going. Everyone was happy and there were no tears or yelling leading up to church.

We even got to sit in the foyer! I hope everyone else is having as enjoyable of Easter as I am.

[Northwestcoug]

Good Easter video here:

http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng

Interesting Hispanic/British hybrid accent Jesus has

That's an ok video. It seemed a little disjointed. For me, The Lamb of God has a better Easter message. I think it was one of the best church videos made, in terms of production quality.

[RobinFinderson]

Quite the commentary on society.

I kinda felt bad that we weren't doing ANYTHING for Easter, so I had Faith sneak out to CVS and put together an Easter basket. Then we went out to 800 Degrees Pizza in Westwood to celebrate Easter and the fact that I finished our taxes this morning. While munching the delicious bacon-topped pie I asked Little Robin, "Are you kind of sad that you don't get Easter candy?" He responded, "Hmmm.... let's see here... one day of Easter candy traded for 50 or more days of church. I think I've got the better deal." When we got back to the apartment, the Easter basket was sitting on the floor behind the door with a personalized note from the Easter bunny.

The weather in Los Angeles is perfect for Easter. Sunny and warm, with spring flowers bursting everywhere. We had a nice walk.

Happy Easter Mormons!

[chrisrenrut]

Good Easter video here:

http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng

Our primary pres showed this video in the last 5 minutes of jr. Primary today. The kids were mesmorized, and their reverence of the video was an Easter miracle in itself. Plus, it made a nice message for us teachers to enjoy as well.

[LA Ute]

Interesting Hispanic/British hybrid accent Jesus has

That's an ok video. It seemed a little disjointed. For me, The Lamb of God has a better Easter message. I think it was one of the best church videos made, in terms of production quality.

That latest one is not my favorite. Still, I enjoy seeing the various interpretations of the story. I really like this one, although it is beginning to show its age:

http://www.lds.org/media-library/vid...end-was-i-born

My Seminary kids loved it. None of them noticed that the actor playing the Savior is one of the bishops in our stake (he was younger when the film was made). I especially like the depiction of Christ's visit to the spirit world while his body was still in the tomb.

[Northwestcoug]

That latest one is not my favorite. Still, I enjoy seeing the various interpretations of the story. I really like this one, although it is beginning to show its age:

http://www.lds.org/media-library/vid...end-was-i-born

My Seminary kids loved it. None of them noticed that the actor playing the Savior is one of the bishops in our stake (he was younger when the film was made). I especially like the depiction of Christ's visit to the spirit world while his body was still in the tomb.

Yes, this one. I forgot that it was originally a seminary video, then released to the 'general population'. It must be 20+ years old now, but I think it's still one of the best the church has produced. The soundtrack, the cinematography, even the acting is pretty good. I agree with you, I think the scene when Jesus enters the spirit world is done perfectly. My cynic heart is still touched by it