An Easter Message from Linda Steel, Chair, Board of Trustees and Linda Staudt, Director of Education:
In his recent visit to Iraq, Pope Francis explained that in the face of adversity, there are always two temptations – to run away or react with anger. However, these two approaches never fix anything. Jesus, on the other hand, changed history with the humble power of love, with His patient witness. This is what we are called to do; and this is how God fulfills His promises.
As the pandemic continues, we continue to see the fear and frustrations that many people are experiencing. We see it on the news, in our communities and in those we love and care about. We may even be experiencing it ourselves.
But we must continue to be patient. Patience is the one of the main qualities of love. It does not get discouraged, give up, or surrender, but stays creative and responds to evil with good. God’s witnesses, the Pope said, are not passive or fatalistic but are constantly hopeful.
Think of love as the light spreading throughout the church at the Easter Vigil Mass, when the flame from one candle is shared until the church becomes radiant with light. We are each called to be that light and to love those around us.
Easter is a time that reminds us of the power of love. On the Cross, love proved stronger than sin, and in the tomb, it vanquished death.
Wishing you and your loved ones, friends, family and everyone in our communities a most blessed and healthy Easter.
In his recent visit to Iraq, Pope Francis explained that in the face of adversity, there are always two temptations – to run away or react with anger. However, these two approaches never fix anything. Jesus, on the other hand, changed history with the humble power of love, with His patient witness. This is what we are called to do; and this is how God fulfills His promises.
As the pandemic continues, we continue to see the fear and frustrations that many people are experiencing. We see it on the news, in our communities and in those we love and care about. We may even be experiencing it ourselves.
But we must continue to be patient. Patience is the one of the main qualities of love. It does not get discouraged, give up, or surrender, but stays creative and responds to evil with good. God’s witnesses, the Pope said, are not passive or fatalistic but are constantly hopeful.
Think of love as the light spreading throughout the church at the Easter Vigil Mass, when the flame from one candle is shared until the church becomes radiant with light. We are each called to be that light and to love those around us.
Easter is a time that reminds us of the power of love. On the Cross, love proved stronger than sin, and in the tomb, it vanquished death.
Wishing you and your loved ones, friends, family and everyone in our communities a most blessed and healthy Easter.