Dear Friends,
Just a short week ago, we were in the midst of remembering Christ’s great act of love—the complete giving of his very life to redeem each of us. During the Good Friday service, each person had the opportunity to venerate the cross—to show in a meaningful way their belief in the mercy Christ expressed on that cross.
As I watched one person after another solemnly walk up to the cross, I was deeply touched by the expression of faith each individually expressed. Some touched the cross, others kissed the cross, while still others made a profound bow or genuflected. From the eldest person on a walker to the youngest child guided by their mother’s hand to reach out for the cross, each was saying, “Jesus, thank you for being merciful to me, a sinner.” Each of the people in that line at St. Patrick Church was carrying on the faith Christians have shown down through the centuries.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, we remember that complete giving of Jesus. In thanksgiving for his mercy, Christ only asks us to pass on mercy to others through the giving of our Time, Talent, and Treasure.
May Jesus, our Redeemer, deepen our desire to be merciful to others as He has been and will be to each of us.
Sister Bernadine Janci, SND
Most of us love a movie, a book or a play that concludes with a happy ending, especially when the characters involved have overcome a great adversity or struggle, and in the end, they find peace and joy.
Being a part of Saint Patrick’s PSR classes has been such a positive light in my life. Seeing my third and fourth grade classes grow a strong bond with God has made me grow closer in my faith as well. The simplistic love they have for God is truly inspiring. I am also very thankful for the guidance I receive through Lisa Love, Teresa Fiegert, and Kim Jenkins in helping aid their classes these past four years! Celebrate has also been a major influence in my faith journey. I have loved being able to grow closer to my peers and church community through this ministry!