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As we move toward Good Friday, my heart remembers the
teachings of both sadness and hope Easter brings. Throughout the observance of
these teachings a reverence and respect for Jesus and what he brought to Earth
is brought to our attention. The short life of Jesus forever changed our world.
If we will simply
get past the various “interpretations” and allow our hearts to listen and feel
the depth of Truth shown throughout his life and not merely through the words
reporting his impact, we will find a “peace” for which our hearts are
searching. For it is in that personal connection one’s heart will find the
Truth.
This new Pope offers
a visual example of the teachings of Jesus. What a breath of fresh air to
observe his humbleness, his willingness to “be among the people” and not just stand
in a window or behind a Plexiglas shield and talk to them. Pope Francis shows
through his actions how to love. When I see his face, my heart feels hope, it
feels joy that someone of such influence is so very willing to be so authentic!
He does not use words to condemn and judge others or espouse scriptures to keep
people in their place; rather, he demonstrates, just as Jesus did, how to see
God in each person. It is an example to me of how to really make a difference in
the world, one compassionate loving act at a time.
And so while there
is great unrest in the world and it saddens my heart to watch what humans can
do to each other, the environment, and those living beings that inhabit the
world with us, there is great hope that things are changing. May this Easter
season bring such hope to your heart, and may each of you look at your lives to
see what you contribute to your corner of it. Personally, I am resurrecting a
more loving heart to be visible through my thoughts, words and actions.