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Today's liturgy begs the ques-
tion: what are
we
doing to
show mercy? We may not have
been privileged to be in the
upper room when Jesus appeared saying "Peace be with you". However,
we experience and extend that greeting to each other every time we cele-
brate Eucharist. Consequently, it is our responsibility not to be afraid to
leave the security and comfort of our own "upper room", to forgive those
who have wronged us, to welcome and be respectful to those who are dif-
ferent than we are, to comfort those who are hurting -- in other words, to
act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly, confident that God is always
with us.
Let the community of Holy Family say, "His mercy endures forever."
P
RAYER
All powerful and merciful God, your Son, Jesus, suffered, died and rose
again to promise us that our life has meaning and that we have nothing to
fear -- not even death. Strengthen our belief so that we can become in-
struments of peace and mercy to all with whom we come into contact. We
give you thanks for you are good and your love everlasting. We make this
prayer to you in the name of Jesus your Son through the power of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.
_______
W
ILLIAM
C. M
ETZDORF
Parishioner