The Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he felt the spirit of Jesus Christ on a recent visit to Israel, and it made this Easter particularly special for him.

Obama told Christian leaders attending a breakfast in the White House East Room on Friday that the feeling brought him closer to Christ. He said it was a reminder that while time on Earth is fleeting, Jesus Christ is eternal.

He said it also was a reminder that the life and lessons of Jesus Christ live on through everyday actions, such as comforting others.

Obama asked the audience to pray that "we're worthy of his many blessings" and that the country also is worthy of Christ's blessings.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost, Thomas A. Ferrara, John Paraskevas; Jim Staubitser

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 21 Massapequa, Miller Place wrestling champs Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost, Thomas A. Ferrara, John Paraskevas; Jim Staubitser

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 21 Massapequa, Miller Place wrestling champs Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks about Massapequa and Miller Place wrestling teams winning state dual meet championships and Jonathan Ruban takes a look at the undefeated Northport girls basketball team.

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