For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 27, 2002
President's Easter Message
I send greetings to everyone observing Easter
this year. During this
joyful season of new life and renewal, Christians around the
world
celebrate the central event of
their faith -- the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom Christians
believe is the Messiah, the Son of God.
The life and teachings of Jesus have inspired people throughout the
ages to strive for a better world and a more meaningful
life. Jesus' death stands
out in history as the perfect
example of unconditional love.
The four
Gospels of the Christian Bible recount Jesus' amazing life,
his miraculous death, resurrection, and ascension, and his
unending offer of salvation to all.
The story of Jesus wondrous resurrection
comes alive again for Christians each year at Easter.
Easter Sunday commemorates in song and
celebration the joy and promise of
Christ's triumph over evil and
death.
Christians around the world gather together to sing
well-loved hymns to God's glory, remembering the signs and
wonders of God's grace revealed in Jesus. And
they again will hear Gospel readings such as
Saint Luke's rendering of that first Easter morning when
the Angel asked: "Why do you look for
the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!"
Easter's message of renewal is especially meaningful now
during this challenging time in our Nation's
history. On September 11, 2001, America
suffered devastating loss.
In the wake
of great evil, however, Americans
responded with strength, compassion, and generosity.
As we fight to promote freedom around the world
and to protect innocent lives in America,
we remember the call of the Battle
Hymn of the Republic: "As He died to make men holy, let us
live to make men free."
Laura joins me in sending best wishes for a wonderful Easter.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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