St. Augustine reminds us that the liturgical season of Easter was instituted to foreshadow the happiness of Heaven.
It's tempting to forget about our ultimate destination. We can get caught up in our present woes and forget that there is more to life than eyes can see.
This is where the Church comes in to remind and encourage us to "run the race" to the end.
St. Augustine put this most eloquently in a discourse on the psalms that is featured in the Church's Office of Readings.
The Easter season is meant to be a beautiful one, full of praise and joy.
Sometimes we forget about the Easter season's symbolism. We all need hope, and the Church gives us the Easter season to remind us of that eternal hope of Heaven.
When you are feeling down, don't forget that this life is not the end. The joys of Heaven await us.
