As we recognize in our recent Triduum celebrations, these events are not merely historical events: They are realities within us.
The Paschal Mystery was lived out as the Holy Spirit worked to build the Church, which is called to reflect the glory of the Heavenly Jerusalem that will come in its fullness.
Indeed, at that time, God will make all things new, just as He is making us new as Christ's glorious Life is in us.
We advance closer to that reality when God fills our hearts with His love and then, by the Holy Spirit, we respond to the new commandment Jesus Christ gave at the Last Supper, to love others in a way that reveals the ultimate act of love God showed us in Christ.
I recall how I entered more deeply into God's love on the 5th Sunday of Easter, when I was baptized and then years later, when I presented myself for First Holy Communion, joining myself more closely to God through the Church. Tomorrow I celebrate the 12th anniversary of my ValpU graduation, which was on Pentecost Sunday, and I recognize how on that day, I was sent forth.
Pope Leo XIV is installed today, on the birthday of Pope St. John Paul II, and the Church is refreshed as we come together in unity, which we show forth to the world as we express love for one another that flows into the world.
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