April 23, 2017: Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday

The Risen Christ comes to us, breaking through barriers that are up because of sin and sorrow in this world, and breathes new life into us.  We continue to encounter His living presence as we gather together as a community in His name, experiencing His mercy, and then going forth to show mercy as a sign of our joyful transformation to a world desperately in need of it.  No matter what we face in this world, we go forth in the assurance of His peace that He breathes upon us.  As we go forth living by faith, we rejoice that God works in our midst, even working out our salvation, which gives us abundant hope.  So although we may not see Him directly, we have the assurance that He is truly present and alive among us.  Truly we can say, "Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in You."