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FOUR MAJOR FEAST OF CATHOLIC CHURCH

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  Resurrection of Jesus   By Edward Matulanya Here’s a description of the four major feasts of the Roman Catholic Church. The four major feasts of the Roman Catholic Church can be referenced from the Bible that underpin their significance. 1. Easter Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is the central event of Christian faith. It marks the triumph of life over death and is the culmination of the Holy Week, following the period of Lent. Easter is a moveable feast, celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox (CCC 638). Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of Christian faith. It signifies victory over sin and death and confirms Jesus as the Son of God. According to Holy Bible (Matthew 28:5–6) “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.’”Again (1 Corinthians 15:20) “But Christ has i...