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April 7, 2009: On Easter and Updike
An unstated Easter hope for eternal life runs through writer John Updike's work, from his famous early poem "Seven Stanzas at Easter" to "Endpoint," his final collection of poetry, published just a few months after his death.
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March 14, 2008: Easter East And West
For Western Christians, Sunday (March 16) is Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week, leading up to Easter (March 23). But Eastern Orthodox Christians have just begun observing their time of Lent. Because of differing church calendars, Western and Eastern Christians usually celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on different dates.
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April 6, 2007: Easter Hope in New Orleans
In this special Easter report, Kim Lawton checks in with two New Orleans pastors who were both in their first years at their churches when Hurricane Katrina hit. She asks them how they are reflecting on the themes of the Easter season this year.
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