Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020
Because we know how the story ended, it is difficult for us to know exactly what the disciples were experiencing in the days leading up to that first Easter morn. They had seen their beloved Master arrested and taken away. They did not know what was going to happen next. They were in fear for their lives as well. After that they saw Our Lord crucified, died and buried. As I state, it's very difficult for us to know what it was like before that very first Easter because we know what the ultimate outcome was. But this year experiencing the worldwide lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic probably gives us many similarities. We are stuck in our homes. We do not know what will happen next. We are scared for ourselves and our loved ones. Unsure of what the outcome will be. But we know as Christians that God is our hope. We know as Christians that God is always with us. We know as Christians that God loves us with a deep, everlasting love. The original disciples had dedicated their lives to Christ. They left everything behind to come and follow Him. And then suddenly their world came crashing in around them when Our Lord was arrested and taken away. They were certainly scared and terrified of what would come next. And yet that very first Easter morn, Our Blessed Lord gave hope once again to the world. We do not know how things will turn out for us sometimes. We are unsure and scared at times. And yet we know that Our Blessed Lord will always be with us. "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." (St. Matthew 28:20)
PLEASE NOTE: St. Margaret Church will NOT meet on Sunday, April 12th, 2020.
St. Margaret Church is still being affected, as is the whole world, by the Coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, our church is not allowed to meet as we would like due to CDC and State recommendations. But despite these recommendations, our members still continue to pray to Our Heavenly Father. Our members still continue to reach out to their neighbors and loved ones. Our members still continue to be the face and hands and instruments of the Lord throughout these troubling times. Additionally, Fr. Todd also continues to post his sermons and reflections online. So, please continue to pray for St. Margaret Church and all the Christian Churches throughout the world that we may continue to stay close to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
And please remember that you can still show support to St. Margaret Church by sharing these posts on social media . . . sharing the sermons and reflections of Fr. Todd on social media as well. In this way, despite any sort of "lock-down," you will help St. Margaret Church continue to spread the Gospel and continue to tell the world about our love for Our Blessed Saviour!
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