This Thursday through Easter Sunday, March 27, we Franciscans and the whole Church remember 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 daily 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 hundreds of 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 during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, especially with the "new media."
Be a partner and 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 partner with us through 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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