The joy of spring in the North pales in comparison to the joy of Easter in the communities of Iskut, Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake in Northwestern British Columbia.
The elegant simplicity of the Triduum liturgies and the devotion of the people in these communities is all the Easter blessing one needs to be graced with new life in Christ. Alleluia, Jesus is Risen!
Baptism of Pietro and Carla Gray’s child Carmelo at St. Theresa’s church in Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, during the Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday with some of the folks at Our Lady of Lourdes mission in Iskut, British Columbia.
The little trailer church in Dease Lake, British Columbia, was alive with joyful praise of the Lord on Easter Sunday. One long-time parishioner commented that everyone in Dease Lake must have heard the singing: Alleluia, Alleluia!
