We're at the start of Holy Week. This Thursday through Easter Sunday, April 5, the Church remembers the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. These high holy days celebrate the Paschal Mystery—God's plan for all humankind.
In his life Jesus proclaimed the reign of God, the powerful presence of God's love in human history. He still invites us to live God's plan of love in our own lives. This week's memorial of Christ's passion, death and resurrection challenges us to take up our crosses each day as we serve others—sacrificing ourselves in love for family, neighbors and strangers. The mystery is that if we die to ourselves and give ourselves in service to others, we will find true freedom and life everlasting. As Jesus proclaimed: "Unless the grain of wheat dies, it remains just a grain of wheat, but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit" (Jn 12:24).
Please help our Franciscan ministry of spreading the Gospel. Every day our work touches the lives of many thousands. Become a partner in evangelization by supporting our ministry through your prayers and generous donations. Pope Francis keeps asking all of us to share the Gospel, especially in the new forms of communication. We started using the "new media" to proclaim the Gospel years ago. Today Franciscan Media reaches over a million people each month through our outreach in its multiple forms—websites, electronic newsletters, Saint of the Day, Catholic Greetings and so forth.
Help us expand our reach. Your tax-deductible contribution to our ministry helps grow the seed of faith around the world. You are already a part of the Franciscan family! That is why I appeal to you. Please help us with your prayers and contributions.
I pray that this Holy Week will be a truly blessed celebration of faith and love. May the life, death and resurrection of Jesus strengthen us and grace our broken world with peace.
Gratefully yours,
Fr. Dan Kroger, O.F.M. Publisher, Franciscan Media
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