“The Church is you, me, all of us. It is not the local priest alone. Christians are the people chosen to give witness, everywhere, that God is love and He is only that!”
Bernadette of Lourdes (1844-1879) in 15 Days of Prayer with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes by François Vayne (Hyde Park, New York, 2009) 70.
As we approach the Passion Week, be sure to take good notes because our greatest act of generosity for the rest of our lives is to “give witness” to the God who is love. Jesus’ work on the cross for us–making atonement for our sins–is not just good news, it’s the best news ever, because He rose from the grave, conquered sin and death, and freely offers life to all who believe (cf. John 3:16)!