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years ago I joined friends serving dinner on Easter
Sunday in
to the senior
our community.
members
Many
of our guests were alone in this world without family or friends. While dessert was being served, one of our guests rose to express her appreciation. I will never forget her words: "Don't go looking for Jesus in a tomb. He ain't there. He is right here with us in this room." One does not have to be a Christian to
admire Jesus.
Many
non-Christians believe Him to be a hero. They often quote His words to support the cause they champion, especially His teaching concerning peace and justice. But, they do not accept His claim to be the Son of God. For them, Jesus, like many great leaders in this world, is dead, while His words live on. Unfortunately, some Christians also look for Him among the dead. They fail to
understand that He lives and can be in those around us.
found
We
will discover Jesus if
with "eyeÂŁ of
faith,"
for
we seek Him
He
appears
in
many disguises. Jesus is that homeless man or woman on the street corner. He is the elderly person next door who lacks
the strength to r-alk to the grocery store or visit the doctor. He is the single parent
who feels very much alone in trying to be both mother and father to his or her child. He lives in those whom society brands a social outcast. He can be found in every hospital and nursing home. He is husband and wife, son and daughter in every home. He is everywhere love needs to be! During the forty days of Lent, we walked beside Jesus on His journey towards Calvary. Holy Week invites us to be with Jesus in the upper room where He gives us Himself in the Eucharist as a lasting memorial of love. Good Friday bids us to celebrate that price
Photo Illustration by Juue Radcliffe
paid for
ing "with eyes of faith," we will find Him. this Easter discover us sharing His gifts of love and peace, especially with those most in need of these gifts.
May
God grant you and your loved ones a Blessed Easter!
Prayerfully in the Risen Lord,
The Most Reverend William G.
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our sins. Easter rings with joy in His triumph over death. We cannot allow these days of special grace to end. Jesus has asked us to be witnesses to His triumph over the death. Again, if we look for Him among the liv-
Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte
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