Most of us treat Easter like it’s just one Sunday.
Beautiful, yes. But still one day.
Then Monday comes… and it’s back to normal.
But the Church gives us 50 days to celebrate Easter. It’s meant to be the most joyful season of the liturgical year.
So how do you avoid that spiritual “drop-off” after Easter Sunday?
Here are four simple ways to keep the Easter season holy in your home and in your heart.
Say the Regina Caeli
This Marian hymn traditionally replaces the Angelus during the Easter season. It’s also said at the end of Night Prayer during the Liturgy of the Hours.
It’s super simple. At noon and 6:00 p.m. (or before bed), pause and take a moment to say:
Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia,
Has risen as he said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
Here’s the original Latin version:
Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia.
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia.
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia.
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
Read the Acts of the Apostles (or follow the Mass readings)
You don’t need a complicated plan for Easter spiritual reading. Just open the Acts of the Apostles.
During the Easter season, the daily Mass readings walk you through this unique book of the Bible. It’s the story of what happens after the Resurrection, how the very first Christians lived the joy of the Gospel. These stories aren’t legends. They actually happened!
Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
Easter joy can come and go so quickly. The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary help you slow down and stay present.
So if your prayer routine feels a little stale after Easter, spend more time with the Glorious Mysteries. They’re all about victory and new life — the exact themes of the Easter season.
Create an “Easter season home altar”
Try setting up a small Easter-themed home altar somewhere you’ll see a lot, like a corner table, a shelf, or part of your kitchen. Decorate the space with flowers, candles, saint statues, etc. Let it feel festive!
It doesn’t have to be fancy. The point is that it reminds you that we’re still celebrating.
May God bless you and your loved ones this Easter season!
