Dear Parishioners,
How different it is from last Easter to this Easter. No one was at Mass except the priest celebrant, one or two assistants, and the videographer. Thanks be to God, we will be able to accommodate many more this year. Still because of the virus, social distancing, and the reluctance of many to come out of concerns for their underlying health conditions and fear of the virus, attendance will be less than in previous years.
As the days grow longer, warmer, and brighter, so too does our morale. However, it’s not just the weather; it’s Easter! The joy of the Resurrection following the Passion and Crucifixion restores hope and brings joy to our hearts. Former baseball player, manager, and Hall of Fame member Leo “the Lip” Durocher once quipped, “Nice guys finish last.” That’s not really true in baseball, it’s not true in life, and it’s certainly not true about Jesus’ apparent defeat on Good Friday. He came back on Easter stronger than ever having shut out Satan, the forces of evil, and even death itself. So while the virus will present some difficulties in the days ahead, Jesus serves not only as an example of “Good” triumphing over “evil,” He also wants to be our companion in our journey through life.
Happy Easter!
Fr. Carl
