Reflections on the Meaning of Easter

My childhood memories about Easter are of receiving a basket full of candy, a small toy, and my grandma Jenny’s special cake that she made every Easter. It was created in the shape of a baby lamb with fluffy white coconut frosting for the ‘wool” and black jellybeans for the nose and eyes. As I grew older my perspective of Easter changed when I became an altar boy. The image of Peter Cotton Tail hopping down the bunny trail was replaced by the vision of a man who was tortured, beaten and crucified on the cross for crimes he had not committed.  I was told that Jesus died in order for our sins to be forgiven. As a young boy of ten I wondered what sins I had committed for Jesus to have to die such a cruel death.  Now, with the wisdom of age and particularly with the insight I receive as a channel, I have a much better understanding of why there had to be a crucifixion and a resurrection that lead Jesus toward ascension.

If we look at the crucifixion of Jesus as a lesson in life, we can use this tool to help us cope with our own daily lives.  Everyone in life has been ‘crucified’ in one way or another.  We may not lose our lives but we lose other things that are deeply meaningful.  We may endure a form of personal crucifixion such as losing our homes in foreclosure, or ending a marriage or a relationship. The Earth plane is known as the schoolhouse of personal growth.  Through experiencing loss in life our soul becomes stronger and we have soul growth. Those with homes in foreclosure may relive past memories with pain and remorse as they pack their belongings.  When a long relationship falls apart, the individuals are left with the pain of losing the one they love. We all must go through some kind of grief and suffering for the soul to learn and grow, but what comes next is remarkable.

Resurrection occurs when we allow the soul to begin to heal from the suffering. It’s a process we all must go through and it takes time before we’re on the journey towards ascension. Those who had lost their homes may find a better home and begin making new memories.  Those with failed relationships or marriages may eventually look back with gratitude towards their former partner for the good times they shared or for the learning experiences from mistakes made. 

Eventually there is an ascension process. Time has passed and the soul has begun to heal. The emotional turmoil from the ending of the marriage or the loss of the home is in the past. The pain and suffering no longer exist. We are now at a new place in our lives and we are ready to take on new life lessons for our spiritual growth.

Easter reminds me of my intention to give gratitude for all of the lessons that are put into my life.  Try this when life gets difficult.   If we can see our hardships as learning tools for our soul in helping us to graduate into our full potential as ascended beings, we can appreciate them for the gifts of spiritual growth that they truly are.

God Bless Everyone this Easter

Joseph LoBrutto III

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The pre-trial detention hearing for the Florida family members is scheduled for Friday and the New York relatives will be in court Thursday. A court clerk at the federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale said that all of the defendants are in currently in custody and do not have an attorney yet.

Our Journey of Life has a new office in Boca Raton  Florida for Joseph. We  have large room for Galleries & Workshops. Private  rooms for family or group session and a studio designed for television. 

Joseph,
     

     My husband, Kris and I shared a wonderful life together, and he died suddenly from a heart attack at 33. Kris left behind myself and three beautiful children. A few weeks after he passed I saw a medium who further discouraged me in the idea that I would ever know if he was ok. The information he provided was not accurate, and far from what I expected. I found you online and was drawn, and this was after extensive review of over two dozen mediums - although I must say I was still a sceptic. I sent you an email hopeful that I would be able to speak with you soon as I was still worried, and scared for myself and the children.

Is There More to Life than What We Know: A Spiritual Journey and Awakening to Finding God is an intriguing blend of New Age philosophy and Christianity. It is a personal account of the blessings that come with the pairing of powerful insight and a firm belief in a higher power. The author Joseph LoBrutto III does not view his gifts as separate from his faith.

The story begins with the development  of author Joseph LoBrutto’s spiritual gifts. LoBrutto is a psychic-medium who practices in Florida. In the book, the author discusses his journey as a psychic through childhood visions to his current work as a medium who connects the living with the deceased. Throughout his story, LoBrutto honors the presence of God in his abilities and his work.