John's vision provided him and his followers to ground their spirituality and ministry in the self-giving love of God made manifest in Jesus. When Peter and his fellow workers where persecuted by the members of the Sanhedrin, they considered their dishonor and suffering as causes for joy. So strong was their belief and personal commitment to the message of Jesus that suffering and rejection could not touch their inmost soul. In fact, they consider it an honor and privilege to share in the fullness of Jesus' life. The Easter mystery is inclusive enough to embrace the laundry, mowing the lawn and washing the dishes.
Easter is about our new life in Jesus.