On Earth Day, it is good to remind ourselves that there is a strong connection between the way in which we interact with our natural world and the way we relate to fellow human beings. Our actions involve not only ourselves, but other human beings with whom we share the earth, which is God’s creation and our common home under his care and love. The care of the mystery and glory of nature has been placed in our hands. We show our respect for God by our stewardship of that creation, living our faith through the protection of each person’s human dignity and our environment. By conserving the divine harmony between our place in the universe and each other, we can truly live in solidarity and peace. “The Lord God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it” (Genesis 2:15).
Jesus is Risen! Alleluia! In the joy of those words, I wish you all a blessed and happy Easter. In these days of Easter, we rejoice that Jesus, who is for us Light of the World, rose from the dead. In his resurrection, we find our hope and our joy. This celebration is at the heart of our Christian faith. When we open our hearts to the wonder of this message, we walk with Jesus, sharing in his life and his peace. His message is one of hope for all. As we renew our promises of baptism at Easter, may we who profess faith in his Resurrection strive to bring Jesus’ hope to all, particularly those who are poor and those who live in fear. Let us live in the Light Jesus shows us as we strive to love as he has shown us. I pray your celebration of this great feast is a time of grace. A blessed Easter to you and your loved ones.
With every pew at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception filled, Bishop Robert P. Deeley joyfully welcomed all to the celebration of the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 11. In the presence of priests, deacons, religious, seminarians, and laity from throughout the diocese, Bishop Deeley blessed the oil of the sick and the oil of the catechumens, and consecrated the oil for the sacred chrism. Click here for full article with pictures.
In response to the recent spread of KKK flyers in Waterville, the local Interfaith Council is holding a rally titled, “Waterville United Against Hate” this Sunday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. on Castonguay Square/Waterville City Hall Steps. Rev. Kurt Nelson at Colby will be leading the rally.