Archbishop, Guv and CM greet Goans on Easter

PANJIM: Goa and Daman Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant have extended their heartiest greetings to the people of Goa, particularly the Christian brethren on the joyous occasion of Easter on Sunday.
The Archbishop said “Easter is the most important feast of the Christian community celebrated worldwide.”
“The feast of Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, signalling the victory of life over death and the forces of darkness. Like last year, this year too we are celebrating Easter at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold our world to ransom, with its trail of suffering, mourning and death. We also see forces of darkness at play in various parts of the world, including in our own country. Let us intensify our prayer for the world as we continue to celebrate the victory of Christ over evil, hoping that we may be freed from the shackles that keep humanity enslaved to darkness.”
The Archbishop has extended his greetings to the Christian community and to all the people of goodwill in the State.
The Governor said, “The celebration of Easter commemorates the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. Jesus Christ preached the eternal values of love, compassion, brotherhood and forgiveness that are still relevant to today’s world afflicted by many evils. The Son of God led by example and his life and times provides our troubled mankind with a beacon of hope.”
“This Easter, while rejoicing the great resurrection of Jesus Christ, in a quiet and safe manner, let us also put to practice his universal ideals so as to make the world a better place to live in. May the celebration of Easter this year bring greater peace and happiness to one and all,” the Governor concluded.
In his message, the Chief Minister said, “Easter is an auspicious occasion when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ – manifestations of the triumph of good over evil. The world remembers the great message of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, compassion and brotherhood, which Lord Jesus Christ gave to humanity.”
“As we celebrate this very important occasion, let us try to practice, in our day-to-day life, these ideals which can make the world a better place to live in,” Sawant added.
The Chief Minister said, “May the celebrations of Easter, this year, bring greater peace and prosperity to one and all.”