Jesus is our resurrection and our life!

Because He has given us of the Spirit, we are no longer dead, but alive
In Jesus is the fullness of redemption.

Psalm 130:is worth meditating on today as we have listened to our readings on this 5th

Sunday of Lent. Last week we would have celebrated the 4th Week of Lent known as
“Laetare” Sunday which means “to rejoice,” taken from the first word of the introit as we
enter the church. It was to set a tone of Joyful anticipation of the Easter mystery of
which we are now half way to. However, many of us probably weren’t feeling very joyful
at all as gathering for Mass was suspended earlier in the week and would be
suspended until further notice. Those of us that watched Bishop Matano preside at
Mass at the Cathedral could feel the heaviness of heart expressed as he asked himself
“What words can be said in lieu of the pandemic that has turned our world upside down
and has caused the suspension of coming together as community to celebrate Mass.”
Our hope as the Bishop announced was our unity with Jesus and that Jesus will never
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