Archbishop Fulton Sheen (1895 – 1979), theologian, scholar, and evangelist wrote the following: 

“The Cross had asked the questions; the Resurrection had answered them. ...The Cross had asked: "Why does God permit evil and sin to nail Justice to a tree?" The Resurrection answered: "That sin, having done its worst, might exhaust itself and this be overcome by Love that is stronger than either sin or death."

It is a phrase to hang onto: “Love is stronger than either sin or death.”

As we journey through Holy Week: 

• we hear echos of “Hosannas!” from the streets of Jerusalem 
• we remember Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
• we sit together to remember the last meal Jesus had with his friends
• we remember the love that held Jesus to the Cross

And finally we remember the truth of Easter: “Love is stronger than either sin or death.”  

As you walk through Holy Week, from the garden to the table, from the Cross to the empty tomb, may God’s love enfold you and fill you with love and abiding peace as you remember the depth of God’s love for you.

I look forward to celebrating Holy Week and Easter with you.

Joy in our Risen Lord,

Pastor Cathy