God bless us all – Peter

“We are a Resurrection people! We are a Resurrection people! We are a Resurrection people!”
As we move together towards Easter and the foundational miracle of our faith, I have found myself having to say these words to myself almost daily.
As we look at a world in which hatred and division seem to have the upper hand, it is easy to think that our faith has been in vain. Yet, what could have been more difficult than the fear in the hearts of the followers and family of Jesus on that Friday, Saturday and early Sunday?

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The One they believed was the Messiah had been crucified, and they had laid his lifeless body in a tomb. How much despair must have been in the hearts of the women as they made their way to the tomb to anoint his body. How fearful they must all have been to be identified as his followers.
And then, the empty tomb, the risen Lord, a fulfillment of their faith and hope.
We are called to be those who know that the empires of this world cannot withstand the power of the risen One who commanded us simply to “Love one another, as I have loved you.”
During this Easter season, Palestinians are dealing with their devastated homes and communities in Gaza, continued Israeli attacks in the West Bank, and even threats from the President of the United States.
It is more important than ever that we show our support and dedication to a free Palestine and that we move towards the dawn of Easter Sunday together.
This Easter, I hope that you will continue to support the movement for a free Palestine with a generous gift to Friends of Sabeel North America.