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Our Relationship with God
The first Easter shattered all the disciples’ expectations. Easter continues to shatter our expectations. The risen Lord continues to take us by surprise. He stands among us even when all hope seems lost; he touches us with his presence when we least expect it. When we are most aware of our failure to follow him, he speaks his word of peace to us, because even when we are faithless, he remains faithful. Easter announces that the story of our relationship with the Lord never ends, because his relationship with us never ends. He continues to stand among us, assuring us of his presence, offering us his gift of peace and sending us out as his messengers of hope.
Martin Hogan, The Word is Near You, on Your Lips and in Your Heart
We remember at this time...
Pope Francis has died aged 88. He will be greatly missed.
He was a gentle and humble man, unafraid to stand for what he knew was right. He championed the cause of the marginalized, the poor, and the refugees. He called on world leaders to end wars and brought his message of peace directly to them, with grace and conviction.
God’s light shone through him—like the still, small voice the prophet Elijah heard in 1 Kings 19. Pope Francis radiated quiet strength, not through thunderous declarations, but through his presence, his compassion, and his unwavering service.
He never hesitated to bless those who needed comfort, and he took time to minister to the most vulnerable. His legacy will be remembered not only for his courage to speak on difficult issues but also for his ability to listen—especially to those often unheard.
Let us pray that his openness to hearing God’s voice amidst the noise of a chaotic and changing world will continue to guide the Church today and into the future. Amen!
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