“ Ⲡⲓⲭ̀ⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ ⲁϥⲧⲱⲛϥ…Ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲙⲏⲓ Ⲁϥⲧⲱⲛϥ . ” Christ is risen—truly He is risen. This proclamation fills the Church with unceasing joy during the holy Fifty Days. Yet this joy is not only celebrated—it is lived. Through the guidance of our priests, we are given spiritual practices that help us remain steadfast in the joy of the Resurrection and keep its light burning in our daily lives. 1. Guard Your Joy You are saved and redeemed—this is the greatest news the soul can rece

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