“In the incarnation of Jesus Christ we see that God’s intent toward us, His will regarding sinful, rebellious, suffering humankind, is not and never is to harm, to condemn, to discard, to destroy – but only to save, to restore, to draw near to Himself in mercy, love, and peace.”

“But Jesus’ resurrection wasn’t just a victory over death – it was and still is also a victory over life.”

“peace be with you.”

“He has overcome death, so shall we.”

“And so the Gospel tells us that death matters as much to the God of Life as it does to us – because God came down to earth in human form to take upon Himself our death.”