The Christian who commits himself to Christ as Lord, and voluntarily takes upon himself the way of the cross, also knows something of the unexpected joy of the resurrection. (religion-online.org)
This is why the sacraments are all marked, each in their own way, by both the sign of the cross and the light and joy of the resurrection. (faith.org.uk)
Matthew grasped that the joy of the resurrection could only be fully grasped by one who had meditated upon the despair of the crucifixion. (firstthings.com)