Because of the Victory of the Resurrection, we have reason to celebrate daily. How can we be glum, even with the daily diet of gloom and negativity that insidiously invades our day via dire or gossipy headlines on Yahoo News...or most news channels. No, to time to wither as an old wine skin but to put new wine, the good news, into new wine skins, hearts renewed by daily prayer, reflection on Scripture and the life of a saint.
Today we remember, for example, Maria Goretti, who died tragically while resisting the advances of 19 year old Alessandro Serenelli Not only did she preserve her purity, but forgave this assailant and was instrumental in his repentance and total change of life. A story for our day, with so much sexual abuse rampant along with fear, hatred, and retribution. There can be joy that flows even from the most tragic events. By keeping the new wine in our "new hearts" we can see the blessings in even these evil deeds, and thank God for them...
Bro Rene
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