From Empty Tomb To New Life
Pope Francis taught by example and word. He pointed to Jesus and he taught us to do the same. He was a global leader of peace and God’s love, even to non-believers. I mourn a man who led our church with integrity and humility. When I woke up to the news, sadness overcame me, as if I was standing in the darkness of the empty tomb. In light of current events, I was clinging to his leadership like a lifeline.
Taking the Baptismal Plunge
In baptism, we go from death to life. We die to our old selves and we rise from the waters as new creations, sharing in the rising of Christ. For even Jesus was baptized. As it is now, we sometimes renew our baptismal promises together in community because we so easily forget our baptismal call.