14/04/2026
My Easter Grand Feast Story
by Sis Anne Clarice (AC ) Larino
I just wanted to share a little part of my journey—something that truly changed me.
I joined the Feast without fully knowing what God had in store for me—only that I longed to worship Christ with all that I am. I came with a heart that was searching, hoping, and quietly carrying things I didn’t even understand myself. Looking back now, I realize that moment was not a coincidence—it was a calling, a gentle invitation to come closer to Him.
So much has happened over the past years. Knowing God and choosing to love Him has opened doors I never imagined. It has softened my heart, opened my eyes, and drawn me into something far deeper than I ever expected. And I know this is only the beginning of my journey. But already, one of the most beautiful and life-changing moments I’ve experienced was attending and serving at the Easter Grand Feast.
That day changed me.
In the middle of worship, as I lifted my voice and poured out my praise, something inside me began to heal—something I didn’t even know was broken. It was as if God gently reached into the deepest parts of my heart and restored what I had long ignored. In His presence, I felt safe to let go. Every hurt, every disappointment, every anxious thought and overthinking—I surrendered them all to Him. And in return, He gave me peace.
For the first time in a long time, I felt like I truly belonged.
There, in that moment, I knew with certainty that the only place I ever need to be is beside Jesus. I felt His immense and unwavering love wrap around me, steady and unchanging. I felt the Holy Spirit moving within me, reminding me that I am never alone, that I am seen, known, and deeply loved.
It was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. I praised Him with everything I had, shouting my gratitude until my voice trembled, until my lungs could no longer keep up. I cried until there were no more tears left—not out of pain, but out of release, out of surrender, out of love.
One quote stayed with me, echoing in my heart: “Remain in Christ, rise with Christ.” It struck something deep within my soul. Because when I look back at my life—all the phases I’ve gone through, all the moments I thought I had drifted away—I see now that He never left. Through every season, every fall, every return, He remained. He has always been my constant.
And that is the greatest comfort of all.
I’m sharing this not because I have everything figured out, but because I’ve experienced His love in a way that changed me. I am so deeply blessed to be loved by a God so faithful, so patient, and so full of grace. In Him, everything begins to make sense. In Him, I find my purpose, my healing, and my home.