Minnesota Prairie Roots

Writing and photography by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

Easter thoughts, Easter blessings April 20, 2025

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This stained glass window of the women at Jesus’ empty tomb rises above the altar at Holden Lutheran Church, rural Kenyon, Minnesota. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo)

EASTER SUNDAY MARKS a day of celebration among Christians as we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus and the promise of eternal life.

My favorite Easter hymn. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo)

It is a day of joyful song, of prayerful gratitude, of alleluias.

Eggs dyed with my mom many years ago. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo)

It is a day, too, to gather with family over brunch or a ham dinner. It is a day to find Easter baskets and hidden eggs.

It is a day of memories made and memories remembered. It is a day of missing those loved ones no longer with us, but loving on those who are near or far.

The risen Lord centers the trio of stained glass windows above the altar at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wanamingo. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo)

It is a day when the sun rises on a struggling world, where hope is needed now more than ever.

Have a blessed and joy-filled Easter, dear friends!

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