Between winter's record snowfalls in our area, the winter of Washington politics and missing our college students we are looking forward to the Light... and Hope... and Truth... and Love of Christ this Easter.
In last Easter's homily, Benedict XVI talked of the many symbols of Easter. The light of longer days remind us of the Light of Christ, bringing new life out of the darkness of chaos. Spring rains or water, call to mind the cleansing of Lent and Baptism as well as Christ descending into the waters of death. With rising, He gives us new life. If we allow ourselves to be touched by Life itself, we are drawn to rejoicing and singing alleluia!