Happy Easter! Easter is proclaimed and lived amongst believers. We are guided by our Scriptures this Easter season, learning how the early Church lived their faith. May their witness inspire our witness! May our Risen Lord help us to become what we eat and drink the real presence of Jesus Christ,
who continues to heal us and make us whole.
The following reflections and calls to resurrection were recently sent to me by a friend. May they deepen your celebration of Easter.
Lord of Easter's Promise, I live in faith of the Resurrection, but such is the nature of my faith that so much of me remains entombed.
Break open the tomb where I've buried my compassion, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my sense of mercy, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my humility, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my humanity, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my love for my Heavenly Father, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my sense of joy, break open the tomb.
Where I've buried my willingness to forgive, break open the tomb.
Lord, in you I've found a Savior no grave can withstand.
Help me to roll away this stone and find the miracle of new life
That I may live more fully in your saving grace. Amen.
Just for Today...
(Author not cited)
Today
.
.. I will live in peace with my God, my neighbor and myself. I will bring peace to my patch of this earth.
Today
... I will believe that world peace is possible. I will remember that hope is the most important gift I can
give my world.
Today
... I will not be a party to pessimism nor join the indifferent.
Today
... I will be happy. I will remember that my joy is up to me. I will carry confidence to all I touch this day.
Today
... I will love my enemies. I will pray for the
m. I will try to see our differences from their point of view.
Today
... I will disarm myself of rage by extending my hand in help and forgiveness.
Today
... I will know that peace is the child of justice - that peace is more than the absence of war.
Today
... I will plant a seed of justice in this global village, in my city, in my neighborhood, in my family and
in my heart.
Today
.
.. I will pray for peace for all those with whom I come into contact.
Today
... I will test my love of peace by doing an act for peace.
Today.
.. I will stand with Christ the Peacemaker. AMEN!
During this Easter season the Parish Council and the Parish Staff are reading, reviewing and discussing the book titled, "
Divine Renovation
". Written by Fr. James Mallon, "
Divine Renovation"
is for bishops, pastors, lay leaders, pastoral councils, truly for anyone who cares about our Church. If you are looking for something to read I encourage you to find a copy of "
Divine Renovation
". In the coming months, with the leadership of the Parish Council, ideas, hopes and opportunities gleaned from the reading, praying, and reflecting on the book will be directly brought to the parish for their reflection. This is but one of many efforts and steps we will offer as part of the
Renew My Church
effort in the Archdiocese and at the Church of St. Mary.
You are invited to the school cafeteria following the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses this Sunday for hospitality and fellowship this Donut Sunday!
God bless with you with a heart rejoicing in the Lord this Easter!
|
